Do you really believe that Henry IV began his reign with a clear conscience, after the heads of the rebels were brought to London? This Richard II Act 5 Scene 6 quiz covers the end of the play, including Richard’s body arrives and the new king’s promise of penance. Complete the trip by answering the last set of questions.
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Richard II Act 5 Scene 6 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 5 Scene 6 take place?
- Who is the ruling monarch in this scene?
- Who enters first in this scene?
- What does Bolingbroke discuss at the beginning of the scene?
- Who brings news of rebellion being suppressed?
- Which rebels does Bolingbroke hear have been defeated?
- What is Bolingbroke’s reaction to the news of victory?
- Who enters after Northumberland?
- What does Exton bring with him?
- What does Exton claim he has done?
- How does Bolingbroke react to Exton’s announcement?
- What object does Exton show to Bolingbroke?
- What does Bolingbroke declare after seeing Richard’s body?
- What does Bolingbroke call Richard’s death?
- What punishment does Bolingbroke decree for Exton?
- What emotion dominates Bolingbroke’s final speech?
- What does Bolingbroke plan to do as penance?
- What theme is emphasized in this closing scene?
- What does Bolingbroke say about his crown?
- What moral contrast is highlighted between Bolingbroke and Exton?
- What does Exton expect from Bolingbroke?
- How does Bolingbroke view Exton’s interpretation of his words?
- What tone concludes the play?
- What does the death of Richard mark in the play’s structure?
- Who does Bolingbroke blame for Richard’s death?
- What does Bolingbroke refer to as his “sorrow’s crown”?
- Which historical shift does this scene symbolize?
- What does Exton do after Bolingbroke condemns him?
- What theme closes the play’s moral arc?
- How does Shakespeare frame Bolingbroke’s kingship in this scene?