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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who informs Richard that Bushy and Green are dead?

2. Who said, "Let's fight with gentle words"?

3. What type of place will the Queen live after she leaves England?

4. How is Richard described to Bolingbroke after the initial meeting in Act 3, Scene 3?

5. What does Bolingbroke question of Bagot when they arrive in London?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Women played a minimal role in "Richard II". Why do you think this is and how would the play have been different if the female characters had stronger roles?

Essay Topic 2

There are many acts of compassion throughout the play. Describe some of the most important examples of this of compassion that you witnessed. Discuss the irony of who performed these acts and the situations surrounding them.

Essay Topic 3

The play has been discussed as both a historical and tragic drama. In your opinion, which genre's elements were more relevant by the end of the play?

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