Resentment in England thickens as the king seizes the estates of John of Gaunt to finance his Irish wars. This Richard II Act 2 Quiz shows you a kingdom on the brink of revolt and the surprise return of an exiled heir. And now the political backlash.
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Richard II Act 2 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 2 begin?
- What condition is John of Gaunt in when the act begins?
- Who visits John of Gaunt at the start of Act 2?
- What does John of Gaunt famously describe England as?
- What does Gaunt accuse Richard of doing to England?
- How does Richard react to Gaunt’s criticism?
- What news does Richard receive during Gaunt’s illness?
- What does Richard do immediately after Gaunt’s death?
- Why does York protest against Richard’s decision?
- Where does Bolingbroke go after hearing of his father’s death?
- Who informs York of Bolingbroke’s landing?
- Who accompanies Bolingbroke on his return to England?
- What does Bolingbroke claim his purpose is upon returning?
- What does York say about Bolingbroke’s return?
- Who stays behind in England when Richard departs for Ireland?
- What advice do Bushy, Bagot, and Green give Richard?
- What does the Queen sense after Richard leaves for Ireland?
- Who does the Queen confide in about her fears?
- How does the gardener later describe the kingdom?
- What literary device dominates the gardener’s speech?
- What news does the gardener tell the Queen?
- What theme is most evident in Gaunt’s dying speech?
- How does York respond when left in charge during Richard’s absence?
- What do Bushy and Green symbolize?
- What is the tone of Act 2 overall?
- What natural image does Gaunt use to describe England?
- What does Richard’s seizure of Gaunt’s wealth reveal about him?
- What political consequence does this act foreshadow?
- Who first openly supports Bolingbroke’s cause?
- What emotion dominates Richard’s court in this act?