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Richard II Act 4 Scene 1 Quiz
Richard II Act 4 Scene 1 Quiz
Who accuses Aumerle of treason?
Fitzwater
Carlisle
York
Bushy
None
Where does Act 4 Scene 1 take place?
In the Tower of London
In Westminster Hall
In Pomfret Castle
At Flint Castle
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How does Shakespeare portray Bolingbroke’s demeanor?
Fearful and weak
Vengeful and rash
Uncertain and naive
Controlled and authoritative
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Who stands beside Bolingbroke during the deposition?
York
Salisbury
Carlisle
Northumberland
None
What significant item is brought into the hall?
A mirror
A sword
A scepter
Richard’s crown
None
How does Bolingbroke respond to Carlisle’s speech?
He ignores him
He orders his arrest
He pardons him
He agrees with him
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What does Carlisle predict will follow Bolingbroke’s usurpation?
Civil war and bloodshed
Exile of nobles
Foreign conquest
Peace and prosperity
None
What does Bolingbroke decide about the proposed duels?
He orders them immediately
He ignores them
He halts them
He postpones them
None
What does Richard request before leaving the hall?
A horse
A priest
A mirror
A sword
None
Who enters the hall mid-scene?
The Queen
King Richard II
Northumberland
Aumerle
None
What does Bagot reveal about the murder of Gloucester?
He blames York
He accuses Bolingbroke
He implicates Aumerle
He confesses himself guilty
None
What does Richard do upon entering?
Accuses Bolingbroke
Calls for York
Surrenders the crown
Demands justice
None
What happens to the mirror?
Bolingbroke takes it
York repairs it
Carlisle hides it
Richard shatters it
None
What does Richard see in the mirror?
Bolingbroke’s triumph
The Queen’s reflection
His own sorrow and downfall
His lost kingdom
None
How does Richard describe the crown?
A sacred prize
A divine gift
A heavy burden
A golden joy
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What title does Bolingbroke take?
Lord Protector
King Henry IV
Duke of York
Prince of Wales
None
How do the nobles react to Bolingbroke’s coronation?
With silence
With mixed emotions
With joy
With rebellion
None
Who attempts to defend Aumerle?
York
Bushy
Carlisle
Salisbury
None
What central idea concludes this scene?
The peace of England
The joy of redemption
The fall of divine kingship
The unity of nobles
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What theme is most prominent in this scene?
The transfer of power
The pursuit of love
The loyalty of friendship
The tragedy of exile
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What event dominates the beginning of the scene?
The exile of Carlisle
The accusation of treason
The coronation of Bolingbroke
The imprisonment of Richard
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How does Carlisle respond to Bolingbroke’s rise?
He flees
He condemns it as treason
He celebrates it
He stays silent
None
Where is Richard to be sent?
Westminster
Pomfret Castle
Flint Castle
The Tower of London
None
How do the nobles propose to settle their disputes?
By council vote
By confession
By exile
By combat
None
What symbolic act occurs in this scene?
Carlisle burns a letter
Bolingbroke destroys the throne
York kneels for forgiveness
Richard hands over the crown
None
Who interrupts the accusations to deliver important news?
York
Carlisle
Bagot
Salisbury
None
What is the overall mood of the scene?
Neutral and calm
Tense and tragic
Hopeful and bright
Triumphant and proud
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What does Bolingbroke declare at the end of the scene?
His departure from England
His loyalty to Richard
His pardon for Carlisle
His intention to be king
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Who presides over the proceedings in this scene?
Bolingbroke
Carlisle
Northumberland
York
None
Who is ordered to take Richard away?
York
Northumberland
Aumerle
Carlisle
None
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