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Richard II Act 2 Scene 4 Quiz
Richard II Act 2 Scene 4 Quiz
What does the Captain call Richard’s forces before they disband?
A proud host
A noble guard
A holy band
A shadow army
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Who informs Salisbury about the Welsh army’s decision?
Bushy
A Welsh Captain
Northumberland
Carlisle
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What reason does the Captain give for the Welsh troops’ desertion?
They believe Richard is dead
They are hungry
They are unpaid
They fear York’s wrath
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How long have the Welsh soldiers waited for Richard?
Three days
Ten days
Six weeks
One month
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How does the scene reflect the play’s political tension?
The Queen flees
York switches sides
Bolingbroke is captured
Richard’s support collapses
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What army is discussed in this scene?
The French fleet
The English rebels
The Irish army
The Welsh army
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What imagery does Shakespeare use to show shifting fortune?
Rain and thunder
Snow and frost
Night and stars
Sunset and shadows
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Which character appears in this scene?
Salisbury
Bolingbroke
Bushy
York
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What literary device dominates Salisbury’s lament?
Alliteration
Metaphor
Personification
Pun
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What tone best describes the Captain’s report?
Joyful and triumphant
Mocking and playful
Matter-of-fact and grim
Irritated and dismissive
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What does Salisbury fear most after the Welsh departure?
Richard’s downfall
Bolingbroke’s mercy
The Queen’s despair
York’s betrayal
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Why are the Welsh soldiers waiting?
For the Queen’s message
For York’s orders
For Bolingbroke’s command
For Richard’s return
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How does this scene connect to Act 2 Scene 3?
It shows the collapse of Richard’s support
It celebrates Bolingbroke’s coronation
It reveals York’s treachery
It portrays the Queen’s grief
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What does Salisbury’s despair reflect about Richard’s reign?
Its divine favor
Its fragility
Its success
Its popularity
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What does the “cloud” in Salisbury’s speech represent?
Bolingbroke’s victory
The Welsh rebellion
Richard’s misfortune
The Queen’s sorrow
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How does this scene transition the play’s tone?
From fear to peace
From loyalty to rebellion
From hope to hopelessness
From joy to triumph
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What decision do the Welsh soldiers make?
To march on London
To disband
To join Bolingbroke
To attack York
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What emotional tone concludes the scene?
Excitement
Resolve
Relief
Desolation
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Which character’s absence looms over this scene?
Richard
Bolingbroke
Bushy
York
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Where does Act 2 Scene 4 take place?
At Westminster
At the Welsh coast
At Flint Castle
At Ely House
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What natural imagery does Salisbury use?
Sun and clouds
Sea and storm
Wind and leaves
Fire and ashes
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What theme is central in this short scene?
War and victory
Abandonment and loyalty
Love and jealousy
Faith and forgiveness
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What does the Captain’s presence highlight?
Bolingbroke’s power
The Queen’s wisdom
Richard’s isolation
York’s neutrality
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What aspect of fate is suggested in Salisbury’s words?
York will restore balance
Bolingbroke’s victory is cursed
England will stay divided
Richard’s fall is inevitable
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What emotion dominates Salisbury’s speech?
Anger
Despair
Joy
Hope
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What does Salisbury vow to do despite the army’s desertion?
Surrender to York
Stay loyal to Richard
Join Bolingbroke
Flee England
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The play’s focus on speech, silence, and authority primarily illustrates what?
Symbolism
Motif of language and power
Pun
Paradox
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What larger theme does this scene foreshadow?
The return of peace
The triumph of love
The fall of kingship
The rise of the church
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What does Salisbury say has fallen with Richard?
England’s honour
His family
The church
The nobility
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What symbolically “sets” in this scene?
Richard’s sun
Bolingbroke’s star
York’s moon
England’s hope
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