What if the land itself rose up to protect its rightful king against a tide of rebels? This Richard II Act 3 Scene 2 Quiz is about the king’s emotional volatility on his return to the coast of Wales. As you start the quiz, think about the fragility of divine right.

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Richard II Act 3 Scene 2 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 3 Scene 2 take place?
- Which character returns from Ireland in this scene?
- Who greets Richard upon his return?
- What news troubles Richard when he arrives in Wales?
- Who informs Richard about the desertion of the Welsh troops?
- How does Richard react to the loss of his army?
- What natural imagery does Richard use to describe his fall?
- What does Richard compare his kingship to?
- How does Carlisle attempt to comfort Richard?
- What does Aumerle vow to do for Richard?
- What item does Richard kiss in a symbolic gesture?
- What does kissing the ground symbolize for Richard?
- Which emotion dominates Richard’s speech in this scene?
- What does Richard call his body in this scene?
- What theme is reinforced through Richard’s monologues?
- How does Salisbury describe the situation in England?
- What word best describes Richard’s state of mind?
- What does Richard mean when he says, “Let’s talk of graves”?
- What literary device is most prominent in Richard’s speeches?
- How does Richard view his kingship by the end of the scene?
- What does Aumerle represent in this scene?
- How does Shakespeare contrast Richard’s and Bolingbroke’s leadership?
- What does Richard fear has left him along with his followers?
- Which character brings a sense of realism to Richard’s despair?
- How does Richard’s tone shift during the scene?
- What does the Queen’s absence symbolize?
- What theme dominates the imagery of this scene?
- What does Richard believe about fate?
- How does Act 3 Scene 2 advance the play’s plot?
- What overall tone defines this scene?
