A mediaeval reign. The sun begins to set as a hollow crown sits on a weary head. This Richard II Act 3 Quiz follows the king as he returns from Ireland to find his power has melted away like mist. Answer now and see if you can keep up with his rapid descent into political oblivion.
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Richard II Act 3 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 3 begin?
- Who is the first character to appear in Act 3?
- Who captures Bushy and Green in Act 3?
- What does Bolingbroke do to Bushy and Green?
- Why does Bolingbroke justify his actions?
- Where is King Richard returning from at the start of Act 3?
- Who brings Richard news of the loss of his supporters?
- What happens to Richard’s Welsh army?
- How does Richard react to the desertion of his army?
- What metaphor does Richard use to describe his loss of power?
- Who does Richard blame for his misfortunes?
- Where does Richard go to face Bolingbroke?
- What message does Northumberland deliver to Richard?
- How does Richard first respond to Bolingbroke’s demands?
- Who tries to comfort Richard during his despair?
- What does Richard say kingship has turned into for him?
- What natural image does Richard use to reflect his fall?
- How does Bolingbroke behave toward Richard at their meeting?
- What does Bolingbroke demand from Richard at Flint Castle?
- How does Richard finally respond to Bolingbroke?
- What does Richard compare himself to when lamenting his fate?
- What emotion dominates Richard’s speeches in this act?
- What does York’s shifting loyalty symbolize?
- Which of Richard’s followers remains most loyal?
- What theme is most evident in Act 3?
- What is Richard’s greatest internal struggle in this act?
- What tone dominates the King’s dialogue in Act 3 Scene 2?
- What act of mercy does Bolingbroke claim defines him?
- What prophecy does Richard make about Bolingbroke’s future?
- What symbolic location ends Act 3?