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Richard II Act 1 Scene 4 Quiz
Richard II Act 1 Scene 4 Quiz
What does this scene foreshadow for the kingdom?
Victory in Ireland
Imminent political collapse
Foreign alliance
Peaceful resolution
None
How does the audience perceive Richard by the end of the scene?
As a man of peace
As a tragic hero misunderstood
As a noble and wise king
As a vain and self-serving ruler
None
What kind of lifestyle does Richard lead according to his critics?
Religious and restrained
Simple and humble
Lavish and indulgent
Warrior-like and bold
None
What is Richard’s emotional tone throughout the scene?
Anxious but humble
Joyful and kind
Confident but delusional
Cold and logical
None
Who comments that Richard “hath squandered England’s wealth”?
Mowbray
York
A Lord
Carlisle
None
What political danger does this scene foreshadow?
Bolingbroke’s return and uprising
The queen’s betrayal
France’s attack
Mowbray’s rebellion
None
What kind of imagery dominates the discussion of Gaunt’s illness?
Battle and honor
Light and purity
Nature and rebirth
Decay and death
None
Who opens the scene?
Bolingbroke
A Lord
King Richard
John of Gaunt
None
What theme is reinforced through Richard’s greed?
Corruption of power
Rebirth of faith
Loyalty and friendship
Strength through unity
None
What contrast does the scene create between Richard and Bolingbroke?
Royal arrogance versus popular humility
Faith versus sin
Wisdom versus folly
Peace versus rebellion
None
What is Richard’s reaction to Gaunt’s illness?
He ignores it
He is pleased
He sends a doctor
He is sorrowful
None
How does Richard react to being told of Bolingbroke’s popularity?
Fearfully
Dismissively
Angrily
Gratefully
None
What is Richard’s greatest flaw revealed in this scene?
Cowardice
Ignorance
Kindness
Arrogance
None
What activity are the people performing when discussing Bolingbroke?
Ignoring him
Attending a royal banquet
Booing him from the streets
Cheering for him as he leaves
None
What does Richard say about Bolingbroke’s departure?
He forgives his crimes
He fears his return
He pities his exile
He envies his popularity
None
What does Richard plan to do when Gaunt dies?
Erect a monument
Take his property for the crown
Hold a funeral feast
Exile his heirs
None
What phrase best captures Richard’s financial mismanagement?
He “feeds his court with luxury”
He “hoards gold like a miser”
He “spends for glory’s sake”
He “pays the people’s debt”
None
How does Richard plan to raise funds for the Irish war?
By increasing taxes
By seizing Gaunt’s estate
By selling church property
By borrowing from France
None
Who criticizes Richard for his reckless spending?
A Lord
Carlisle
York
The Queen
None
What does Richard’s focus on Ireland reveal about him?
He fears foreign invasion
He neglects domestic unrest
He seeks redemption
He loves conquest
None
How does Richard view the crown’s wealth?
As his personal property
As the nation’s resource
As Parliament’s gift
As God’s trust
None
What war is Richard preparing for?
The Scottish rebellion
The Welsh uprising
The French invasion
The Irish campaign
None
Where does Act 1 Scene 4 take place?
At the Tower of London
At Flint Castle
At Richard’s court
At Coventry field
None
What quality of Bolingbroke makes him dangerous to Richard?
His age
His ability to win public favor
His military failures
His wealth
None
What news does the scene begin with?
Mowbray’s death in exile
Bolingbroke’s popularity with the common people
The queen’s illness
A rebellion in Ireland
None
What is the tone of the courtiers toward the king?
Flattering
Silent
Defiant
Sarcastic
None
Who informs Richard about Gaunt’s illness?
Carlisle
York
Northumberland
A courtier
None
What does Richard’s attitude toward Gaunt reveal?
Greed and disrespect
Compassion and loyalty
Gratitude and reverence
Fear and guilt
None
What does Richard’s treatment of Gaunt suggest about divine kingship?
He abuses his sacred role
He fulfills his holy duty
He doubts his authority
He seeks God’s approval
None
How do the common people view Bolingbroke?
As a traitor
As a coward
As a hero
As a fool
None
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