Why should a husband and a wife be separated for the purpose of satisfying the demands of a new regime? This Richard II Act 5 Scene 1 Quiz is based on the final, heart-breaking farewell between Richard and his Queen. Begin with the price of political failure to an individual.
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Richard II Act 5 Scene 1 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 5 Scene 1 take place?
- Which two main characters meet in this scene?
- What is the tone of the Queen’s opening speech?
- How does Richard describe his fall from power?
- What emotion dominates the Queen’s reaction to seeing Richard?
- What instruction does Northumberland give Richard?
- How does Richard react to being sent to the Tower?
- What does Richard say about the Tower of London?
- What does Richard wish to do when separated from the Queen?
- What does Northumberland tell Richard about his destination?
- How does the Queen describe their separation?
- What does Richard compare his fate to?
- What literary device dominates Richard’s speech to the Queen?
- What does Richard advise the Queen to do after his departure?
- How does the Queen respond to Richard’s advice?
- Who interrupts their farewell?
- How does Northumberland treat the royal couple?
- What command does Northumberland give to the Queen?
- Where is the Queen sent?
- What imagery does Richard use when speaking of his sorrow?
- What theme is highlighted by the Queen’s sorrow?
- What does Richard predict about Bolingbroke’s reign?
- How does Shakespeare contrast Richard and the Queen?
- What does Northumberland symbolize in this scene?
- What does the Queen’s farewell reveal about her character?
- What tone closes the scene?
- What does Richard call himself in this scene?
- How does Shakespeare use the Queen’s grief dramatically?
- What theme unites the imagery of the scene?
- What does Richard’s language in this scene reflect?