But what if the most dangerous weapon a king can wield is a whispered command to a loyal servant? King John Act 3 Scene 3 Quiz tests the chilling moment when John suggests Hubert kill his nephew. Think about what it means to kill a king before you answer.
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King John Act 3 Scene 3 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 3 Scene 3 take place?
- Who is present with King John at the start of the scene?
- What is the main topic of discussion between King John and Hubert?
- What tone does King John adopt toward Hubert in this scene?
- What does King John fear most at this point?
- How does King John try to convince Hubert to obey him?
- What phrase does King John use to suggest what he wants done to Arthur?
- What does Hubert promise King John by the end of the scene?
- What emotion does King John show after Hubert leaves?
- What theme is reinforced by King John’s conversation with Hubert?
- What quality of Hubert’s character is tested in this scene?
- What does King John hope Arthur’s death will secure?
- What device does Shakespeare use to convey John’s unspoken intentions?
- What does King John’s reliance on Hubert reveal about him?
- What emotion dominates Hubert’s responses in this exchange?
- How does Shakespeare create tension in this scene?
- What does King John’s manipulation of Hubert foreshadow?
- How does King John justify his command in his own mind?
- What does King John call Arthur in this scene?
- What mood dominates the closing of the scene?
- How does this scene develop King John’s character?
- What is Hubert’s social status in the play?
- What major political issue underlies this scene?
- What fear haunts King John as he speaks to Hubert?
- What kind of imagery dominates King John’s speech?
- What literary device is most evident in the King’s indirect commands?
- How does Hubert interpret King John’s unspoken words?
- How does King John’s behavior compare to earlier scenes?
- What theme connects this scene with later events in the play?
- How does Shakespeare emphasize the secrecy of the plan?