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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do York and the Duchess feel pity for in Act 5, Scene 2?
(a) Richard.
(b) All of the above.
(c) The Queen.
(d) Bolingbroke.

2. Who has the longest speech in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Northumberland.
(b) Bolingbroke.
(c) Percy.
(d) York.

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

4. What does Richard warn the third speaker of Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) God will punish him for participating in Richard's downfall.
(b) Richard will rise from his imprisonment and rebel.
(c) Bolingbroke will lead England to collapse.
(d) Bolingbroke will betray him too.

5. Who is upset over Richard's absence in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The Queen.
(b) Green.
(c) The Duke of York.
(d) Bushy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Duchess of Gloucester's purpose in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. Which of the following does York not call his son in Act 5, Scene 2?

3. What does Richard compare Bolingbroke and his followers to?

4. How many lines are in Act 3, Scene 1?

5. What is the biggest concern in Act 2, Scene 2 regarding the war in Ireland?

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