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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Mowbray and Bolingbroke state officially that they are fighting for at the duel?
(a) Mowbray claims adultery while Bolingbroke claims theft.
(b) Both claim the other is a traitor.
(c) Both claim the other killed the Duke of Gloucester.
(d) Both love the same woman.

2. Which of the following is not a reason Bolingbroke is executing the prisoners?
(a) Upset the queen.
(b) Misleading Richard.
(c) They have murdered.
(d) Causing Richard to banish Bolingbroke.

3. Who says "What a tide of woes comes rushing on this woeful land at once!" in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The Duke of York.
(b) Green.
(c) The Queen.
(d) Bagot.

4. What does Gaunt mock while he speaks with Richard in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) His son's exile.
(b) His sickness.
(c) His wife's cooking.
(d) His name.

5. Who of the following characters have not fled to Bolingbroke's army?
(a) Beaumond.
(b) Ross.
(c) Bushy.
(d) Willoughby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is at Bristow Castle in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What adjective does Richard use to describe Bolingbroke that is condescending?

3. Who addresses Bolingbroke as "Lord Hereford" in Act 2, Scene 3?

4. Where does Act 2, Scene 4 take place?

5. Who is Gaunt alluding to have killed the Duke of Gloucester as he speaks alone with the Duchess?

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