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

2. How does Gaunt try to persuade Bolingbroke to think of his banishment?
(a) As a time to grow as a man.
(b) As his civic duty.
(c) As a time to find a wife.
(d) As a pleasurable journey.

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

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

5. Who is the first to speak in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Lord Aumerle.
(b) Bagot.
(c) Richard.
(d) Green.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Mowbray and Bolingbroke state officially that they are fighting for at the duel?

3. Why is Richard confused about Gaunt's reaction towards Bolingbroke's sentence?

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

5. Where is the setting of Act 1, Scene 4?

(see the answer key)

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