Why do those left behind have such weighty premonitions of disaster when the king is away at war? In the Richard II Act 2 Scene 2 Quiz we look at the Queen’s fear and the news of the coming rebellion. Answer as you see the tide of Bolingbroke’s return rising.
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Richard II Act 2 Scene 2 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 2 Scene 2 take place?
- Which character opens the scene expressing sorrow for Richard’s absence?
- What emotion does the Queen express at the start of the scene?
- What does the Queen fear will happen while Richard is in Ireland?
- Who attempts to comfort the Queen?
- What do Bushy and Bagot say to calm the Queen?
- What does Green report has happened in the north?
- Where has Bolingbroke landed?
- Who accompanies Bolingbroke upon his landing?
- What news does Green bring about the common people?
- Why is this news troubling for the Queen?
- Who is left in charge of England in Richard’s absence?
- How does York describe his situation as regent?
- What is York’s main complaint about Richard’s rule?
- How does York feel about being left to manage the realm?
- What does York say about Bolingbroke’s claim to his inheritance?
- Why does York feel torn between Richard and Bolingbroke?
- What does York mean when he says “I am but shadow of myself”?
- What advice does York give to the Queen?
- What does the Queen do after York leaves?
- Who brings further bad news later in the scene?
- What does Salisbury report about Richard’s army in Wales?
- What caused Richard’s Welsh army to disband?
- What effect does this news have on the Queen?
- Which theme is most prominent in this scene?
- What does the Queen’s sorrow symbolize?
- How do Bushy and Green appear in this scene?
- What contrast is established between the Queen and York?
- What tone dominates the scene overall?
- What does this scene foreshadow?