Richard II Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz

What divine element governs the trial by combat?

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

What does Bolingbroke accuse Mowbray of in the opening scene?

Who does Richard first address after the accusations?

How does Bolingbroke justify his accusation?

Who is the Duke of Gloucester related to?

What does Bolingbroke offer to prove his accusation?

What does Mowbray claim about his service to the crown?

What is John of Gaunt’s relationship to Bolingbroke?

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

Who opens Richard II Act 1 Scene 1?

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

What does Gaunt plead with the king to do?

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

How does Richard describe himself in relation to the quarrel?

How does Richard attempt to maintain order during the quarrel?

What does the scene foreshadow for Richard’s reign?

What emotion dominates Mowbray’s defense?

How does Mowbray react to Bolingbroke’s challenge?

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

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

What does King Richard think of their dispute?

What term does Mowbray use to defend his reputation?

Who is accused of killing the Duke of Gloucester?

What symbol does Bolingbroke use to challenge Mowbray?

What underlying theme emerges from this scene?

What does Mowbray swear before the king?

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

Where does the combat take place?

What does Gaunt’s speech suggest about his loyalty?