A dying man gives out his last warning, And for gold he sells a sceptered isle. This Richard II Act 2 Scene 1 Quiz is on the famous prophecy of John of Gaunt and the foolhardy stealing of his inheritance by the king. And now the tragedy of England grows deeper.
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Richard II Act 2 Scene 1 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 2 Scene 1 take place?
- Who is gravely ill at the beginning of the scene?
- Who is with John of Gaunt in this scene?
- What does Gaunt say about England in his famous speech?
- What is the tone of Gaunt’s speech about England?
- What does Gaunt believe has caused England’s decline?
- How does Richard react to Gaunt’s criticism?
- What metaphor does Gaunt use to describe Richard?
- What does Gaunt call England’s current state?
- How does York react to Gaunt’s words?
- What does Gaunt call death in this scene?
- What is Richard’s main concern during Gaunt’s illness?
- How does Richard respond when Gaunt warns him about divine justice?
- What happens to Gaunt at the end of the scene?
- Who announces Gaunt’s death?
- What does Richard immediately do after Gaunt’s death?
- How does York respond to Richard’s seizure of Gaunt’s lands?
- What does York call Richard’s action?
- What biblical story does York reference to warn Richard?
- What sin does York accuse Richard of committing?
- Who does York say Richard has wronged most?
- What title does Bolingbroke lose because of Richard’s decision?
- What does York predict about Richard’s rule?
- Where is Richard planning to go next?
- Why is Richard going to Ireland?
- What does Northumberland plan secretly?
- How is this scene pivotal in the play?
- What literary device dominates Gaunt’s “scepter’d isle” speech?
- What theme is reinforced through this scene?
- What theme is reinforced by the ending of Act 5?