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Richard II Act 1 Quiz
Richard II Act 1 Quiz
Who throws down the first gage of challenge?
Richard
Bolingbroke
Gaunt
Mowbray
None
Who are the two noblemen who accuse each other at the start of Act 1?
Bushy and Green
Bolingbroke and Mowbray
Aumerle and Northumberland
York and Gaunt
None
What emotion dominates John of Gaunt’s speech after Bolingbroke’s sentence?
Anger and rebellion
Joy and pride
Indifference and silence
Sorrow and despair
None
How does Mowbray react to his banishment?
With relief and gratitude
With humor and disbelief
With anger and defiance
With grief and resignation
None
What dramatic tone defines Act 1 overall?
Tense and foreboding
Calm and reflective
Romantic and lyrical
Comic and lighthearted
None
What political idea does Act 1 establish as central to the play?
The corruption of the Church
The equality of nobles
The divine right of kings
The futility of war
None
What does Gaunt accuse Richard of ignoring?
The threat from France
His duties to the Church
His wife’s family
The welfare of England
None
What does Richard claim about Gloucester’s death?
That he had no part in it
That Mowbray acted alone
That Gaunt ordered it
That it was an act of justice
None
What does Richard’s handling of justice suggest about his leadership?
He shows mercy without hesitation
He listens carefully to both sides
He prioritizes power over fairness
He is wise and impartial
None
Who presides over the dispute between Bolingbroke and Mowbray?
John of Gaunt
The Duke of York
King Richard II
Northumberland
None
How does Richard appear in Act 1 as a ruler?
Arrogant and self-serving
Generous and humble
Just and forgiving
Weak and indecisive
None
Who warns Richard about the danger of alienating nobles?
Aumerle
John of Gaunt
The Queen
Bushy
None
What does Richard later reduce Bolingbroke’s banishment to?
Twelve years
Six years
Three years
Eight years
None
What major theme is introduced through the trial scene?
Religion versus politics
Divine kingship versus justice
Love versus loyalty
Peace versus war
None
What crime does Bolingbroke accuse Mowbray of committing?
Treason against the King
Stealing royal funds
Disloyalty to Lancaster
The murder of the Duke of Gloucester
None
What does Bolingbroke vow as he departs England?
To join foreign rebels
To serve the King abroad
To renounce his title
To return honorably and seek justice
None
Where does the confrontation between Bolingbroke and Mowbray take place?
At the royal court in Westminster
In the Tower of London
At Windsor Castle
On the battlefield
None
What is John of Gaunt’s relationship to Bolingbroke?
His brother
His cousin
His father
His uncle
None
Why does Mowbray say he cannot reveal the full truth about Gloucester’s death?
He fears the King’s wrath
He has forgotten the details
He lacks proof
He swore an oath of secrecy
None
What does Richard plan soon after Act 1 ends?
To seize Gaunt’s wealth
To pardon Mowbray
To invade France
To abdicate the throne
None
What does Mowbray say about exile?
That it grants freedom
That it is a living death
That it is easily endured
That it is preferable to prison
None
What does the gage symbolize in the play?
A plea for pardon
A formal challenge to combat
A token of loyalty
A sign of reconciliation
None
How long is Bolingbroke’s original sentence of banishment?
Five years
Ten years
For life
Twenty years
None
How long is Mowbray’s sentence of banishment?
Ten years
For life
Fifteen years
Five years
None
What theme does Gaunt’s speech on England foreshadow?
The prosperity of trade
The glory of English unity
The decay of the kingdom under corrupt rule
The success of foreign conquest
None
How does Richard’s treatment of Bolingbroke foreshadow future conflict?
It ends the succession crisis
It plants seeds of resentment and revenge
It brings peace between factions
It restores noble loyalty
None
What does Bolingbroke swear to uphold during his confrontation?
His honor and loyalty to England
His faith in Richard’s mercy
His loyalty to Mowbray
His desire for peace
None
What punishment does King Richard initially impose on both men?
Confiscation of property
Imprisonment
Execution
Banishment from England
None
What does Mowbray accuse Bolingbroke of?
Conspiring with rebels
Lying to gain favor
Betraying England
Disloyalty to the crown
None
Who pleads for mercy on Bolingbroke’s behalf?
York
Bushy
John of Gaunt
The Queen
None
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