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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 was Mowbray supposed to be doing with Richard's uncle when he died?
(a) Accompany him while traveling.
(b) Practicing to duel.
(c) Showing him the courtyards.
(d) Guarding him.

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

3. Why is Richard confused about Gaunt's reaction towards Bolingbroke's sentence?
(a) Gaunt usually does not react so emotionally.
(b) Gaunt told Richard that Bolingbroke had threatened him, and he wanted him exiled.
(c) Gaunt took part in the verdict decision making.
(d) Richard thought Gaunt was dying, and everyone else was laughing.

4. What adjective does Richard use to describe Bolingbroke that is condescending?
(a) Proud.
(b) Mighty.
(c) Fierce.
(d) High.

5. Which nation does York refer to as he discusses vanity?
(a) Russia.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) Switzerland.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Where then, alas, may I complain myself?" Who says this?

2. What made Aumerle cry when he said goodbye to Bolingbroke?

3. How long is Bolingbroke originally banished from England?

4. Where is the setting of Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What is Gaunt's final line?

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