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Richard II Act 2 Quiz
Richard II Act 2 Quiz
What news does Richard receive during Gaunt’s illness?
That Gaunt has died
That York is plotting against him
That Bolingbroke is returning
That the Irish rebels have surrendered
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What does John of Gaunt famously describe England as?
This royal throne of kings
A jewel of the sea
A land of rebellion
A poor divided kingdom
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What condition is John of Gaunt in when the act begins?
He is being crowned
He is gravely ill
He is newly returned from exile
He is preparing for battle
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Who stays behind in England when Richard departs for Ireland?
Bolingbroke
York
The Queen
Bushy and Green
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Why does York protest against Richard’s decision?
It threatens his own power
It violates inheritance law
It pleases the rebels
It aids France
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Where does Act 2 begin?
In Ireland
At the royal palace
At Westminster Hall
At the house of John of Gaunt
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What does Bolingbroke claim his purpose is upon returning?
To seek peace
To avenge Gaunt’s death
To overthrow the King
To reclaim his inheritance
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What political consequence does this act foreshadow?
Mowbray’s return from exile
Peace in Ireland
Richard’s reconciliation with the nobles
Bolingbroke’s rise to power
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What emotion dominates Richard’s court in this act?
Fear and discontent
Unity and celebration
Joy and loyalty
Confidence and pride
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What theme is most evident in Gaunt’s dying speech?
Patriotism and decay
Faith and repentance
Love and betrayal
Power and revenge
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What is the tone of Act 2 overall?
Romantic and hopeful
Comedic and lighthearted
Foreboding and decline
Triumphant and victorious
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What does York say about Bolingbroke’s return?
It will please the King
It is rebellion, though justly provoked
It will save England
It means little politically
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Who accompanies Bolingbroke on his return to England?
York and the Queen
Northumberland and Ross
Mowbray and Bagot
Aumerle and Bushy
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What does Gaunt accuse Richard of doing to England?
Leading it to military victory
Uniting it under peace
Expanding its trade
Wasting its wealth and selling its lands
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Who first openly supports Bolingbroke’s cause?
Northumberland
The Queen
York
Bushy
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What advice do Bushy, Bagot, and Green give Richard?
To seize Gaunt’s wealth to fund the war
To pardon Bolingbroke
To return immediately
To reconcile with York
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What do Bushy and Green symbolize?
Loyalty and bravery
Corruption and flattery at court
Wisdom and justice
Faith and piety
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What news does the gardener tell the Queen?
That Gaunt is alive
That Richard has triumphed
That York has fled
That Bolingbroke has returned
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How does the gardener later describe the kingdom?
As a fortress under siege
As a field ready for harvest
As a neglected garden
As a temple in decay
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Who does the Queen confide in about her fears?
Bushy and Green
Salisbury
York
Aumerle
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What does the Queen sense after Richard leaves for Ireland?
A feeling of foreboding
Hope for reconciliation
Peace and relief
Joy at Richard’s departure
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Who visits John of Gaunt at the start of Act 2?
King Richard II
The Duke of York
Northumberland
Bolingbroke
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What natural image does Gaunt use to describe England?
A castle of dreams
A river of gold
A crown of roses
An island fortress besieged by sin
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How does York respond when left in charge during Richard’s absence?
He flees to France
He sides openly with Bolingbroke
He rebels immediately
He is torn between loyalty and duty
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What does Richard do immediately after Gaunt’s death?
Seizes Gaunt’s property
Restores Bolingbroke’s title
Honors his memory
Orders a state funeral
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Who informs York of Bolingbroke’s landing?
Green
Northumberland
Bushy
Salisbury
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What literary device dominates the gardener’s speech?
Simile
Extended metaphor
Pun
Alliteration
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Where does Bolingbroke go after hearing of his father’s death?
He returns secretly to England
He joins the Irish campaign
He remains in exile
He travels to France
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What does Richard’s seizure of Gaunt’s wealth reveal about him?
His greed and poor judgment
His love for his cousin
His compassion and fairness
His wisdom as a ruler
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How does Richard react to Gaunt’s criticism?
He mocks and insults him
He repents and apologizes
He leaves the room
He listens quietly
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