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Richard II Act 3 Scene 3 Quiz
Richard II Act 3 Scene 3 Quiz
How does this scene mark a turning point in the play?
The Queen returns
York rebels
Richard’s authority collapses
Bolingbroke dies
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What emotion does Shakespeare emphasize in Richard’s dialogue?
Amusement
Rage
Pride
Self-pity
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What animal metaphor does Richard use to describe himself?
A lion trapped
A wounded stag
A serpent cornered
A falcon chained
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What does Richard realize about his own power during this scene?
It remains divine
It has grown stronger
It depends on York
It has faded
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What role does Northumberland play in the exchange?
Messenger of peace
Mediator
Soldier
Betrayer
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What does Bolingbroke claim to seek before witnesses?
Richard’s life spared
Marriage to the Queen
York’s land granted
His dukedom restored
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What does Richard call himself in his speech from the walls?
A martyr of faith
A mockery of majesty
A true son of England
A king of kings
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What emotion dominates Richard’s tone?
Despair
Indifference
Jealousy
Triumph
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What does Richard mean when he says, “Down, down I come”?
He accepts his fall from power
He is descending to pray
He is speaking metaphorically of rest
He intends to attack
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What does the public setting of the castle symbolize?
Bolingbroke’s secrecy
England’s peace
The exposure of Richard’s vulnerability
York’s neutrality
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Who attempts to negotiate with Richard first?
York
Carlisle
Northumberland
Bolingbroke
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What does Bolingbroke vow in his reply to Richard?
Loyalty if justice is restored
Immediate abdication
Peace for York’s sake
War without mercy
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How does Richard respond to Bolingbroke’s apparent humility?
With sarcasm and bitterness
With gratitude
With indifference
With trust and friendship
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What central theme does this scene most powerfully portray?
The sanctity of marriage
The transfer of power
The loyalty of subjects
The futility of war
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Who convinces Richard to meet Bolingbroke face to face?
Northumberland
York
Carlisle
Aumerle
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Where does Act 3 Scene 3 take place?
At Bristol Castle
At Ely House
At Flint Castle
At Westminster
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What theme is most evident in Richard’s speech?
The joy of peace
The justice of war
The fall of divine kingship
The triumph of loyalty
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Where is King Richard located during this scene?
In Ireland
At Westminster Abbey
Inside Flint Castle
At the coast of Wales
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What word best describes Bolingbroke’s demeanor?
Submissive
Impulsive
Fearful
Calculated
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What tone concludes the scene?
Calm and reflective
Resigned and tragic
Defiant and angry
Victorious and jubilant
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How does Northumberland describe Bolingbroke’s intentions to Richard?
As loyal and just
As treacherous
As purely symbolic
As humble and sincere
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What symbol represents Richard’s loss of authority?
The castle walls
His sceptre
The setting sun
His royal seal
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What object does Richard reference as proof of divine kingship?
His robe
His sword
His crown
His seal
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What does Richard’s language reveal about his view of kingship?
It is granted by nobility
It is divinely ordained
It is a game of chance
It is earned by strength
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What does Bolingbroke do when Richard finally descends?
He embraces him
He turns away
He mocks Richard
He kneels
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How does Richard initially respond to Bolingbroke’s message?
With joy and laughter
With relief and surrender
With silence
With anger and pride
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What natural imagery does Richard use to describe his downfall?
Stars fading from the sky
Waves swallowing ships
Clouds eclipsing the sun
Mountains crumbling
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What message does Bolingbroke send to Richard?
He wants peace and surrender
He demands the crown immediately
He only wants his rightful inheritance
He seeks Richard’s forgiveness
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What imagery dominates the scene’s tone?
Blood and steel
Fire and ashes
Light and darkness
Sea and storm
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Who is with Bolingbroke at the beginning of the scene?
Carlisle and Salisbury
The Queen and Aumerle
Bushy and Green
Northumberland, York, and others
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