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Richard II Act 5 Scene 6 Quiz
Richard II Act 5 Scene 6 Quiz
What does Bolingbroke call Richard’s death?
A crime against heaven
A royal necessity
A justified act
A tragic duty
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What moral contrast is highlighted between Bolingbroke and Exton?
Love versus ambition
Authority versus obedience
Courage versus cowardice
Faith versus doubt
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Which rebels does Bolingbroke hear have been defeated?
Richard and the Queen
Aumerle and York
Salisbury and Spencer
Carlisle and Percy
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Who does Bolingbroke blame for Richard’s death?
Northumberland
Exton and himself
Carlisle
The Queen
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What does Bolingbroke say about his crown?
It is a symbol of peace
It feels stained by blood
It weighs nothing now
It shines with divine light
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What theme is emphasized in this closing scene?
Guilt and redemption
War and rebellion
Love and loyalty
Justice and revenge
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Which historical shift does this scene symbolize?
The rise of the Lancastrian dynasty
The return of peace to England
The restoration of Richard’s line
The fall of France
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What punishment does Bolingbroke decree for Exton?
Execution
Imprisonment
Banishment
Knighthood
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Who is the ruling monarch in this scene?
Bolingbroke (King Henry IV)
York
Richard II
Exton
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What does Exton do after Bolingbroke condemns him?
Defends his actions
Draws his sword
Begins to weep
Leaves in shame
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What is Bolingbroke’s reaction to the news of victory?
He plans more battles
He grows suspicious
He praises God
He laughs at the rebels
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What tone concludes the play?
Joyful and hopeful
Triumphant and proud
Somber and repentant
Vengeful and cruel
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What does Bolingbroke plan to do as penance?
Build a chapel for Richard
Go to the Holy Land
Release the Queen
Crown his son
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How does Bolingbroke view Exton’s interpretation of his words?
As rightful loyalty
As divine intervention
As murder born of misunderstanding
As political cunning
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Who enters after Northumberland?
The Queen
A messenger
Exton
York
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What object does Exton show to Bolingbroke?
A letter of pardon
A bloody sword
Richard’s coffin
Richard’s crown
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What does Exton bring with him?
A letter from the Queen
Richard’s coffin
A captured rebel
A message from York
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What emotion dominates Bolingbroke’s final speech?
Remorse
Fear
Joy
Triumph
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What does Exton claim he has done?
Assassinated Northumberland
Captured York
Freed Richard II
Killed Richard II
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What does the death of Richard mark in the play’s structure?
The start of civil war
The end of divine monarchy
The reconciliation of families
The downfall of York
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Who enters first in this scene?
Bolingbroke
Carlisle
Northumberland
Exton
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What does Bolingbroke discuss at the beginning of the scene?
The state of the kingdom
His son’s exile
His coronation ceremony
The Queen’s mourning
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What does Exton expect from Bolingbroke?
Pardon
Money
Promotion
Gratitude
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How does Shakespeare frame Bolingbroke’s kingship in this scene?
As a glorious beginning
As a reign shadowed by guilt
As a peaceful victory
As a divine restoration
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Where does Act 5 Scene 6 take place?
At Pomfret Castle
At York’s house
At Westminster Abbey
At Windsor Castle
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What does Bolingbroke refer to as his “sorrow’s crown”?
His son’s exile
His lost innocence
Richard’s death
York’s betrayal
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What does Bolingbroke declare after seeing Richard’s body?
He will celebrate victory
He will reward Exton
He will bury Richard secretly
He will avenge Richard’s death
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What theme closes the play’s moral arc?
The danger of prophecy
The burden of kingship
The futility of war
The triumph of loyalty
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Who brings news of rebellion being suppressed?
Carlisle
York
Northumberland
Aumerle
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How does Bolingbroke react to Exton’s announcement?
With curiosity
With joy and relief
With horror and anger
With indifference
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