Richard II Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz

What does Richard accuse the nobles of bringing into his court?

Who is accused of killing the Duke of Gloucester?

Why is the death of the Duke of Gloucester politically dangerous?

How does Mowbray react to Bolingbroke’s challenge?

What does the phrase “high-stomached are they both” suggest about Bolingbroke and Mowbray?

What symbol does Bolingbroke use to challenge Mowbray?

Who does Richard first address after the accusations?

Who is the Duke of Gloucester related to?

What does the word “appeal” mean in this scene?

What does Bolingbroke offer to prove his accusation?

What does King Richard think of their dispute?

What does Bolingbroke accuse Mowbray of in the opening scene?

What divine element governs the trial by combat?

How does Richard attempt to maintain order during the quarrel?

What emotion dominates Mowbray’s defense?

What does the scene foreshadow for Richard’s reign?

Where does the combat take place?

What underlying theme emerges from this scene?

How does Richard describe himself in relation to the quarrel?

Who opens Richard II Act 1 Scene 1?

What does Mowbray swear before the king?

What does Mowbray claim about his service to the crown?

What does Gaunt plead with the king to do?

What term does Mowbray use to defend his reputation?

What is John of Gaunt’s relationship to Bolingbroke?

How does Bolingbroke justify his accusation?

What does Gaunt’s speech suggest about his loyalty?

What does King Richard try to do between Bolingbroke and Mowbray?

What does the king decide to allow between the two nobles?

What term does Richard use to describe the quarrel’s impact on England?