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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Northumberland, Ross, and Willoughby discuss after Richard leaves Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) The war in Ireland.
(b) Bolingbroke's loss of property.
(c) All three answers are correct.
(d) Their disgust of Richard.

2. How are Gaunt and Bolingbroke related?
(a) Uncle and nephew.
(b) Father and son.
(c) Brothers.
(d) Cousins.

3. "Where then, alas, may I complain myself?" Who says this?
(a) Woodstock.
(b) Richard.
(c) Gaunt.
(d) The Duchess of Gloucester.

4. What is Gaunt talking about during his famous speech in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Richard.
(b) Life.
(c) Family.
(d) England.

5. Which character officially swears in Mowbray and Bolingbroke at the duel?
(a) Richard.
(b) Lord Marshal.
(c) Gaunt.
(d) Duke Aumerle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who announces Gaunt's death?

2. How long is Bolingbroke originally banished from England?

3. Where does Richard say he is to go immediately following Act 1, Scene 4?

4. Why does Gaunt seem aloof to his brother's death?

5. What does Gaunt mock while he speaks with Richard in Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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