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Richard II Act 2 Scene 3 Quiz
Richard II Act 2 Scene 3 Quiz
What key theme is shown through York’s dilemma?
Religion and morality
Conflict between loyalty and justice
Love and betrayal
Youth and ambition
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What tone does York use when addressing Bolingbroke’s rebellion?
Skeptical and joking
Moral and warning
Angry and violent
Playful and teasing
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How does York initially react to Bolingbroke’s arrival?
With fear and confusion
With anger and disapproval
With joy and relief
With silence and retreat
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Why does Bolingbroke say he has returned to England?
To claim his lawful rights
To stop the Irish rebellion
To challenge Richard’s rule
To avenge his father’s death
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How does York describe his position between Richard and Bolingbroke?
He refuses to acknowledge either
He is fully committed to Richard
He is torn between kinship and loyalty
He sides secretly with Bolingbroke
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Where does Act 2 Scene 3 take place?
At Bolingbroke’s camp near Bristol
At Flint Castle
At Ely House
At York’s estate
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What is Bolingbroke’s purpose in this scene?
To flee England
To overthrow Richard
To arrange peace
To reclaim his inheritance
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What does York accuse Bolingbroke of?
Treason
Theft
Lying
Cowardice
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What emotion dominates the scene?
Calm and unity
Joy and celebration
Sorrow and mourning
Tension and uncertainty
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How does Bolingbroke respond to York’s accusation?
He denies knowing Richard
He apologizes humbly
He claims he seeks only his inheritance
He threatens war
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Why does York feel powerless?
He is confused by politics
He is too old to fight
He lacks support and resources
He fears divine punishment
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Who does York represent in this scene?
The Church
King Richard
Bolingbroke
The people
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What does York say he cannot do?
Support either side
Return to London
Go to Ireland
Lead an army
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What report does Bolingbroke receive about Richard’s army?
It is loyal to York
It is approaching
It has dispersed
It has defeated rebels
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What title does Bolingbroke claim by right of inheritance?
Earl of Northumberland
Duke of York
Duke of Lancaster
Prince of Wales
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What contrast is evident between York and Bolingbroke?
Age and ambition
War and peace
Love and envy
Faith and reason
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How does Shakespeare portray Bolingbroke’s character in this scene?
Politically shrewd
Naïve and honest
Detached and disloyal
Reckless and foolish
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What does this scene foreshadow?
York’s rebellion
Bolingbroke’s rise to power
Richard’s victory
Peaceful reconciliation
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What theme does Bolingbroke’s rhetoric emphasize?
Legitimacy of rule
Power of love
Fear of death
Wisdom of old age
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How does York eventually respond to Bolingbroke’s claim?
He imprisons him
He allows him to proceed
He attacks him
He flees
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Who supports Bolingbroke’s cause?
Northumberland, Ross, and Willoughby
York and Carlisle
Bushy and Bagot
The Queen and Salisbury
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What tone does Bolingbroke use when speaking to his allies?
Mocking and sarcastic
Sorrowful and uncertain
Confident and commanding
Fearful and hesitant
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What does Northumberland suggest about the people’s opinion of Bolingbroke?
They fear him
They despise him
They ignore him
They welcome him
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How does Bolingbroke justify his return politically?
He denounces monarchy
He says he was invited
He claims loyalty to the crown
He invokes divine right
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Who arrives with Bolingbroke at the start?
Carlisle and Bushy
The Queen
Northumberland and his allies
York and Mowbray
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What does Bolingbroke promise to York?
To exile him
To respect his neutrality
To reward him with lands
To imprison him
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Which character leads the scene?
Bolingbroke
York
Richard
Northumberland
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How does this scene shift the power dynamic?
Richard gains allies
York seizes control
The Queen asserts authority
Bolingbroke gains momentum
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Who joins Bolingbroke by the end of the scene?
More nobles
Only the Queen
No one else
Only York
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What literary device is central to Bolingbroke’s dialogue?
Political rhetoric
Tragic irony
Comic relief
Hyperbole
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