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Richard II Act 2 Scene 2 Quiz
Richard II Act 2 Scene 2 Quiz
What does York mean when he says “I am but shadow of myself”?
He doubts his faith
He feels powerless
He is aging
He misses his youth
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What caused Richard’s Welsh army to disband?
Lack of supplies
Orders from York
Rumors of his death
Fear of the Irish
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Why does York feel torn between Richard and Bolingbroke?
He fears for his life
They are both family
He owes money to both
He dislikes both men
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What tone dominates the scene overall?
Foreboding and melancholy
Peaceful and calm
Chaotic and comedic
Joyful and triumphant
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Why is this news troubling for the Queen?
It suggests Richard’s power is weakening
It signals the Irish victory
It implies a plague has spread
It means her family is endangered
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What advice does York give to the Queen?
Flee to France
Stay hopeful
Withdraw to a convent
Seek Bolingbroke’s mercy
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Who brings further bad news later in the scene?
Salisbury
Willoughby
Green
Carlisle
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Who attempts to comfort the Queen?
York
Carlisle
Bushy
Northumberland
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What contrast is established between the Queen and York?
Youth versus age
Hope versus faith
Emotion versus reason
Silence versus speech
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What do Bushy and Bagot say to calm the Queen?
The King will soon return victorious
The nobles are loyal
Bolingbroke has fled
Her fears are baseless
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What is York’s main complaint about Richard’s rule?
He has imprisoned nobles
He has destroyed the church
He has drained England’s wealth
He has ignored divine counsel
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How do Bushy and Green appear in this scene?
Cunning and deceitful
Naïve and loyal
Calm and wise
Cowardly and ambitious
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How does York describe his situation as regent?
Eager and confident
Calm and orderly
Free from care
Hopelessly divided
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What does Salisbury report about Richard’s army in Wales?
They have dispersed
They are awaiting orders
They have triumphed
They have joined Bolingbroke
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Which character opens the scene expressing sorrow for Richard’s absence?
York
Salisbury
Bushy
The Queen
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Where does Act 2 Scene 2 take place?
At Ely House
At Westminster Hall
At Flint Castle
At the Duke of York’s house
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How does York feel about being left to manage the realm?
Loyal and fearless
Excited for power
Indifferent and detached
Overburdened and conflicted
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What emotion does the Queen express at the start of the scene?
Anger and jealousy
Sadness and foreboding
Disinterest and detachment
Hope and confidence
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What does the Queen do after York leaves?
Decides to go to a monastery
Prepares to flee
Weeps for Richard’s downfall
Calls for Bushy
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Where has Bolingbroke landed?
At Dover
At Harwich
At Bristol
At Ravenspurgh
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What effect does this news have on the Queen?
She grows silent in despair
She faints
She calls for vengeance
She laughs bitterly
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Who is left in charge of England in Richard’s absence?
The Duke of York
Northumberland
Carlisle
Bushy
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Which theme is most prominent in this scene?
Religion and faith
Loyalty and betrayal
Wealth and greed
Love and marriage
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Who accompanies Bolingbroke upon his landing?
Bushy and Bagot
Northumberland, Ross, and Willoughby
Carlisle and the Queen
York and Mowbray
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What does the Queen’s sorrow symbolize?
Richard’s strength
The victory of good over evil
Peace after conflict
England’s instability
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What does this scene foreshadow?
Richard’s loss of power
The Queen’s betrayal
The Irish rebellion’s success
Bolingbroke’s defeat
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What does Green report has happened in the north?
The Irish have surrendered
York has joined Richard
Bolingbroke has landed
Mowbray has been pardoned
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What does York say about Bolingbroke’s claim to his inheritance?
It is treasonous
It is confusing
It is just and legal
It is irrelevant
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What does the Queen fear will happen while Richard is in Ireland?
A foreign invasion
A famine
A plague
A rebellion
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What news does Green bring about the common people?
They support Bolingbroke
They have fled the cities
They remain loyal to Richard
They are confused and neutral
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