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Richard II Act 2 Scene 2 Quiz
Richard II Act 2 Scene 2 Quiz
Which character opens the scene expressing sorrow for Richard’s absence?
The Queen
Bushy
York
Salisbury
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What is York’s main complaint about Richard’s rule?
He has ignored divine counsel
He has drained England’s wealth
He has imprisoned nobles
He has destroyed the church
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What does this scene foreshadow?
The Irish rebellion’s success
Richard’s loss of power
The Queen’s betrayal
Bolingbroke’s defeat
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What does the Queen’s sorrow symbolize?
England’s instability
Peace after conflict
The victory of good over evil
Richard’s strength
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How do Bushy and Green appear in this scene?
Cowardly and ambitious
Calm and wise
Cunning and deceitful
Naïve and loyal
None
What does the Queen do after York leaves?
Calls for Bushy
Prepares to flee
Decides to go to a monastery
Weeps for Richard’s downfall
None
Why is this news troubling for the Queen?
It means her family is endangered
It suggests Richard’s power is weakening
It signals the Irish victory
It implies a plague has spread
None
What does the Queen fear will happen while Richard is in Ireland?
A famine
A rebellion
A foreign invasion
A plague
None
How does York describe his situation as regent?
Calm and orderly
Free from care
Eager and confident
Hopelessly divided
None
What contrast is established between the Queen and York?
Silence versus speech
Youth versus age
Hope versus faith
Emotion versus reason
None
What emotion does the Queen express at the start of the scene?
Sadness and foreboding
Disinterest and detachment
Hope and confidence
Anger and jealousy
None
Where does Act 2 Scene 2 take place?
At Ely House
At Westminster Hall
At Flint Castle
At the Duke of York’s house
None
Who attempts to comfort the Queen?
Bushy
Carlisle
Northumberland
York
None
What tone dominates the scene overall?
Foreboding and melancholy
Chaotic and comedic
Peaceful and calm
Joyful and triumphant
None
What does Salisbury report about Richard’s army in Wales?
They have joined Bolingbroke
They are awaiting orders
They have dispersed
They have triumphed
None
Who is left in charge of England in Richard’s absence?
Northumberland
Carlisle
The Duke of York
Bushy
None
What does Green report has happened in the north?
The Irish have surrendered
Bolingbroke has landed
Mowbray has been pardoned
York has joined Richard
None
What effect does this news have on the Queen?
She grows silent in despair
She faints
She laughs bitterly
She calls for vengeance
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What advice does York give to the Queen?
Stay hopeful
Flee to France
Seek Bolingbroke’s mercy
Withdraw to a convent
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Who brings further bad news later in the scene?
Salisbury
Willoughby
Carlisle
Green
None
Where has Bolingbroke landed?
At Bristol
At Ravenspurgh
At Harwich
At Dover
None
Which theme is most prominent in this scene?
Loyalty and betrayal
Religion and faith
Wealth and greed
Love and marriage
None
How does York feel about being left to manage the realm?
Loyal and fearless
Overburdened and conflicted
Indifferent and detached
Excited for power
None
What does York say about Bolingbroke’s claim to his inheritance?
It is irrelevant
It is treasonous
It is just and legal
It is confusing
None
What do Bushy and Bagot say to calm the Queen?
The King will soon return victorious
Bolingbroke has fled
The nobles are loyal
Her fears are baseless
None
What does York mean when he says “I am but shadow of myself”?
He misses his youth
He feels powerless
He doubts his faith
He is aging
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Who accompanies Bolingbroke upon his landing?
York and Mowbray
Carlisle and the Queen
Bushy and Bagot
Northumberland, Ross, and Willoughby
None
Why does York feel torn between Richard and Bolingbroke?
He fears for his life
He dislikes both men
They are both family
He owes money to both
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What news does Green bring about the common people?
They support Bolingbroke
They have fled the cities
They are confused and neutral
They remain loyal to Richard
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What caused Richard’s Welsh army to disband?
Rumors of his death
Fear of the Irish
Lack of supplies
Orders from York
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