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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where will the Queen go after learning of her husband's defeat?

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

4. Who does Bolingbroke question the status of in Act 5, Scene 3?

5. Where is Richard to be exiled by Bolingbroke?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

York and Gaunt were very adamant about being loyal to the king, whoever the king may have been. We discussed their traditional beliefs. What were these beliefs specifically, and what did following them so strictly say of their character? Was this strict adherence to these beliefs masking anything underneath? Discuss.

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

It is probably most peoples' answer that Bolingbroke would make a better king than Richard when it comes to real life. However, Richard certainly fills the shoes of a king's character better. In other words, his character did a better job of "being a king" on stage. Discuss this difference and what Shakespeare might have meant including it with the play.

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