Behind closed doors, the king showed his true colours, mocking the common people and plotting to grab more wealth. This Richard II Act 1 Scene 4 Quiz explores the secret hubris of the court and the imminent demise of a patriarch. As the quiz starts, go into the royal chambers.
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Richard II Act 1 Scene 4 Quiz Questions
- How does Richard view the crown’s wealth?
- What war is Richard preparing for?
- What is the tone of the courtiers toward the king?
- What political danger does this scene foreshadow?
- What does Richard’s treatment of Gaunt suggest about divine kingship?
- How does Richard react to being told of Bolingbroke’s popularity?
- What is Richard’s greatest flaw revealed in this scene?
- Who comments that Richard “hath squandered England’s wealth”?
- What quality of Bolingbroke makes him dangerous to Richard?
- What does Richard’s focus on Ireland reveal about him?
- What is Richard’s emotional tone throughout the scene?
- What kind of imagery dominates the discussion of Gaunt’s illness?
- What theme is reinforced through Richard’s greed?
- How does the audience perceive Richard by the end of the scene?
- What contrast does the scene create between Richard and Bolingbroke?
- What does this scene foreshadow for the kingdom?
- Where does Act 1 Scene 4 take place?
- Who opens the scene?
- What news does the scene begin with?
- How do the common people view Bolingbroke?
- What activity are the people performing when discussing Bolingbroke?
- What does Richard say about Bolingbroke’s departure?
- How does Richard plan to raise funds for the Irish war?
- Who informs Richard about Gaunt’s illness?
- What is Richard’s reaction to Gaunt’s illness?
- What does Richard plan to do when Gaunt dies?
- What does Richard’s attitude toward Gaunt reveal?
- Who criticizes Richard for his reckless spending?
- What kind of lifestyle does Richard lead according to his critics?
- What phrase best captures Richard’s financial mismanagement?