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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a quote by Richard in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) "O God defend my soul from such deep sin!"
(b) "We were not born to sue, but to command."
(c) "Mine honour is my life, both grow in one."
(d) "Obedience bids I should not bid again."

2. How long has the Welsh army been waiting for Richard?
(a) A month.
(b) Ten days.
(c) A week.
(d) Two days.

3. What does York warn Gaunt in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) That Bolingbroke is confronting very harsh conditions in his exile.
(b) That Richard will ignore him.
(c) That his wife is going to leave him.
(d) That Mowbray is going to try to kill him.

4. Which of the following characters is the only one to speak in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) The Queen.
(b) Green.
(c) Bushy.
(d) Aumerle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Richard's uncle and Gaunt's brother?

2. "My comfort is that heaven will take our souls and plague injustice with the pains of hell." Who says this?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Act 5, Scene 5 end?

2. How does Act 3, Scene 3 end?

3. What is Bolingbroke going to do to Bushy and Green in Act 3, Scene 1? What are his reasons for doing so?

4. How does York meet Bolingbroke at Berkley Castle?

5. Who is arriving at Ravenspurgh in Act 2, Scene 2? What does this mean?

6. What would it seem that Exton is going to do in Act 5, Scene 4?

7. Who is sent to meet with Richard inside Flint Castle? What happens?

8. What is the news that ultimately destroys Richard's spirits? What does he do?

9. Whose power seems to be stronger as of Act 2, Scene 3: Richard's or Bolingbroke's?

10. Describe Richard's condition in the beginning of Act 5, Scene 5. What is he doing?

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