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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is inside the castle in the beginning of Act 3, Scene 3?

2. Where is the setting of Act 3, Scene 4?

3. What is the last line of Act 5, Scene 3?

4. What is Richard's initial reaction upon discussing Bushy and Green after his departure from Ireland?

5. What object does Richard break in Act 4, Scene 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who do you think lived by their values the most throughout the story? Who did not? Discuss morality in the characters, and how you think this affected their behavior.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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