A man, alone. A winter sun. Our Richard III Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz is based on drama’s most famous opening soliloquy and the arresting of a brother. Get up on the stage and answer the first question.
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Richard III Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz Questions
- What season does Richard mention at the beginning of the play?
- Who is Richard’s brother and the current king of England in this scene?
- How does Richard describe himself physically in his opening speech?
- What does Richard say has replaced war?
- What family has recently been defeated, bringing peace to England?
- What does Richard plan to become now that peace has arrived?
- Who does Richard blame for standing between him and the throne?
- What does the prophecy say about the letter G?
- What is Richard’s title at this point in the play?
- Who is being imprisoned in the Tower of London?
- Who has ordered Clarence’s imprisonment?
- What reason does Richard give Clarence for his imprisonment?
- Who does Richard pretend to sympathize with in this scene?
- What emotion does Richard fake when he hears about Clarence’s imprisonment?
- Who does Richard secretly plan to murder?
- What does Richard claim he will do after Clarence’s death?
- Who enters the scene after Clarence is taken away?
- How does Richard treat Brakenbury?
- What does Richard promise to do for Clarence?
- What does Richard reveal to the audience after Clarence leaves?
- What does Richard compare himself to in his soliloquy?
- What is Richard’s attitude toward love and romance?
- Who is the first person Richard blames for his troubles?
- What does Richard accuse others of doing while he remains discontented?
- What form of entertainment does Richard mention sarcastically?
- Who does Richard reveal will assist in his plan against Clarence?
- What tone dominates Richard’s soliloquy?
- What literary device does Shakespeare use heavily in Richard’s speech?
- What does Richard’s speech reveal about his character?
- What theme is established in this scene?