Richard III Act 3 Scene 6 Quiz

How long does the Scrivener say it took him to write the document?

What does the Scrivener’s honesty contrast with?

What does the Scrivener lament about human behavior?

Why is the Scrivener troubled by the timing of the events?

What object symbolizes corruption in this scene?

What does this scene foreshadow?

What is the final tone of the Scrivener’s reflection?

What does this scene reveal about public perception of Richard’s rule?

What does the Scrivener’s reflection add to the play’s tone?

What does the Scrivener realize about Hastings’ execution?

What does the Scrivener say about the written accusation against Hastings?

What does the Scrivener suggest about the common people?

How does the Scrivener describe the speed of Hastings’ trial?

Why is the Scrivener significant in the structure of the play?

What role does the Scrivener play in Shakespeare’s design?

What tone pervades the Scrivener’s speech?

How does the Scrivener describe the people’s reaction to Hastings’ death?

What does this brief scene provide between acts of high tension?

What is the setting of this scene?

What broader theme does this scene reinforce in the play?

How does this scene affect the pacing of the act?

What document is the Scrivener responsible for copying?

What literary device dominates this scene?

What emotion does the Scrivener express in his monologue?

What word best describes the justice system in this scene?

What does the Scrivener compare his work to?

Who appears in Act 3 Scene 6 to comment on recent events?

What theme does this scene primarily highlight?

How does the Scrivener’s monologue serve the audience?

Who does the Scrivener indirectly accuse of manipulating justice?