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Richard II Act 5 Scene 2 Quiz
Richard II Act 5 Scene 2 Quiz
How does York describe Richard during the procession?
Like a king still proud
Like a prisoner defeated
Like a warrior unbroken
Like a ghostly figure
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What tone dominates their argument over Aumerle?
Cold and indifferent
Calm and reasonable
Tense and desperate
Playful and teasing
None
What event do York and his Duchess discuss?
The Queen’s exile
Aumerle’s banishment
Richard’s execution
Bolingbroke’s coronation
None
How does Aumerle’s behavior foreshadow Act 5 Scene 3?
His guilt and fear
His wisdom and foresight
His strength and honor
His loyalty and courage
None
What does York’s haste to the court signify?
His loyalty to Bolingbroke
His betrayal of Richard
His mistrust of Aumerle
His desire for revenge
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What emotion dominates York’s tone?
Awe mixed with sorrow
Jealousy and bitterness
Indifference and calm
Anger and rebellion
None
What does York suspect the letter contains?
A love confession
A plot against Bolingbroke
An exile request
A pardon for Richard
None
How does the scene end?
With York racing to Bolingbroke
With Richard’s entrance
With Aumerle’s confession
With the Duchess’s fainting
None
What does the Duchess represent in this scene?
Religious devotion
Royal vengeance
Maternal compassion
Political ambition
None
How does Aumerle respond to York’s threat?
He tears up the letter
He fights his father
He pleads for mercy
He rushes to the court first
None
What does the Duchess plan to do?
Support Bolingbroke
Expose the plot herself
Flee to France
Beg for her son’s pardon
None
Who enters after York and the Duchess discuss events?
Aumerle
Salisbury
Northumberland
Carlisle
None
How does York describe Bolingbroke’s entrance into London?
Fearful and shameful
Angry and violent
Quiet and modest
Majestic and celebrated
None
What does the Duchess of York express toward Richard’s downfall?
Hatred and scorn
Pity and sadness
Indifference and fatigue
Joy and relief
None
What item does York discover on Aumerle?
A dagger
A sealed letter
A crown
A ring
None
How does the Duchess react to York’s suspicion?
She defends her son
She condemns Aumerle
She stays silent
She sides with Bolingbroke
None
What does Aumerle do when questioned about the letter?
Destroys it openly
Reads it aloud
Hands it over
Tries to hide it
None
What does York decide to do immediately?
Inform Bolingbroke
Hide the secret
Send Aumerle away
Burn the letter
None
Why does Aumerle appear distressed?
He was accused of theft
He has joined a conspiracy
He argued with Bolingbroke
He lost his title
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How does Shakespeare contrast York and the Duchess?
Fear versus courage
Anger versus humor
Faith versus logic
Duty versus mercy
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What theme does this scene emphasize?
Faith and destiny
Ambition and pride
War and peace
Family loyalty versus duty
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What does York say about the people’s reaction to Bolingbroke?
They wept for Richard
They turned away in silence
They protested in the streets
They cheered him joyfully
None
What is Aumerle’s main flaw revealed in this scene?
Cowardice
Recklessness
Greed
Disloyalty
None
How does York describe his duty to Bolingbroke?
As reluctant obedience
As loyalty to a rightful king
As a betrayal of Richard
As service to family first
None
What moral conflict is central to this scene?
War versus peace
Power versus love
Wealth versus honor
Justice versus compassion
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Which characters open the scene?
York and the Duchess of York
Richard and the Queen
Bolingbroke and Northumberland
Aumerle and Salisbury
None
Where does Act 5 Scene 2 take place?
At the Tower of London
At Westminster Hall
At Pomfret Castle
At Duke of York’s house
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What symbolic meaning does the sealed letter carry?
Romantic confession
Secret redemption
Hidden treason
Divine forgiveness
None
Where does York go?
To Pomfret Castle
To Westminster Abbey
To the king’s palace
To the Tower
None
How does the Duchess attempt to prevent York from leaving?
She locks the door
She pleads and holds him
She threatens him
She hides the horse
None
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