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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who in Ireland is worrying Richard in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Rebels.
(b) Gypsies.
(c) Vikings.
(d) Murderers.

2. What is the double metaphor spoken in the Duchess's first speech of the play?
(a) A crying baby; nurses working corruptly.
(b) Vials of blood; branches from one root.
(c) Doves flying; a harp playing angel.
(d) Rose petals; a dagger dripping blood.

3. Of which quality of Bolingbroke does Richard worry?
(a) Bolingbroke is much stronger than Richard.
(b) Bolingbroke is always able to persuade people to take his side.
(c) He is gracious to and loved by the common people.
(d) His intelligence often outsmarted Richard in their youth.

4. How will Richard handle the situation in Ireland?
(a) He will send Green.
(b) He will go there himself.
(c) He has ordered an army to invade.
(d) He will see how the situation plays out for another month.

5. What is Richard's reaction towards the news of Gaunt he receives in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) He hopes to seize Gaunt's property.
(b) He hopes to marry Gaunt's wife.
(c) He hopes Bolingbroke does not learn of the news, upsetting him in his exile.
(d) He is devastated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Bushy inform Richard that Gaunt is in Act 1, Scene 4?

2. How does Gaunt try to persuade Bolingbroke to think of his banishment?

3. Which of the following characters is the only one to speak in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. Which character officially swears in Mowbray and Bolingbroke at the duel?

5. "...for God's substitute, His deputy anointed in His sight..." Who is being referred to here?

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