The room full of gauges and accusations is an example of how broken the nobility is. This Richard II Act 4 Scene 1 Quiz is based on the tumultuous Parliament where the crown is formally passed to Henry IV. Here are questions where you can watch the fall of a king in public.
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Richard II Act 4 Scene 1 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 4 Scene 1 take place?
- Who presides over the proceedings in this scene?
- What event dominates the beginning of the scene?
- Who accuses Aumerle of treason?
- How do the nobles propose to settle their disputes?
- What does Bolingbroke decide about the proposed duels?
- Who interrupts the accusations to deliver important news?
- What does Bagot reveal about the murder of Gloucester?
- Who attempts to defend Aumerle?
- How does Carlisle respond to Bolingbroke’s rise?
- What does Carlisle predict will follow Bolingbroke’s usurpation?
- How does Bolingbroke respond to Carlisle’s speech?
- What significant item is brought into the hall?
- Who enters the hall mid-scene?
- What does Richard do upon entering?
- Who stands beside Bolingbroke during the deposition?
- What symbolic act occurs in this scene?
- How does Richard describe the crown?
- What does Richard request before leaving the hall?
- What does Richard see in the mirror?
- What happens to the mirror?
- What does Bolingbroke declare at the end of the scene?
- What title does Bolingbroke take?
- Who is ordered to take Richard away?
- Where is Richard to be sent?
- How do the nobles react to Bolingbroke’s coronation?
- What is the overall mood of the scene?
- What theme is most prominent in this scene?
- How does Shakespeare portray Bolingbroke’s demeanor?
- What central idea concludes this scene?