Richard III Act 3 Scene 3 Quiz

Which theme is strongly reflected in this scene?

Who does Grey say now suffers Margaret’s curse?

Who orders the execution of Rivers, Grey, and Vaughan?

What does Rivers predict will happen to their enemies?

Which biblical tone emerges in their acceptance of death?

How does Grey describe his current situation?

How does Grey express acceptance of his fate?

What famous curse is fulfilled in this scene?

What does Rivers say about the justice of their execution?

How does Rivers describe his conscience?

How does Vaughan contribute to the conversation?

Who does Rivers blame for their downfall?

What imagery dominates their final speeches?

“O gentlemen, the time of life is short” is observed by

What literary device connects this scene to earlier acts?

“O coward conscience, how dost thou afflict me!” is cried by

What effect does this scene have on the play’s pacing?

What does Rivers say he will pray for after death?

Who are the three men being led to execution in this scene?

What does Rivers say about patience?

“The bloody dog is dead” is triumphantly spoken by

What role does fate play in the characters’ dialogue?

How does Grey interpret their deaths?

“The sons of York shall be glad to see the tyrant fall” is declared by

Who is the first to reference Queen Margaret’s earlier words?

What d

Where are Rivers, Grey, and Vaughan being taken for execution?

“I’ll make her queen, though she were better wife” is said by

What emotion dominates the tone of this scene?

What moral contrast is established through this scene?