A book of prayers. Two bishops. This Richard III Act 3 Scene 7 Quiz follows the elaborate performance at Baynard’s Castle in which a villain pretends to be a saint to gain a throne. The greatest deception begins now.
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Richard III Act 3 Scene 7 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 3 Scene 7 take place?
- Who are the two main plotters in this scene?
- What is the main purpose of the scene?
- How does Buckingham describe Richard to the citizens?
- What is Richard doing when Buckingham brings the citizens?
- Who are the two clergymen accompanying Richard?
- What impression is Richard trying to create for the crowd?
- How does Buckingham stage the public scene?
- Who addresses the citizens on Richard’s behalf?
- How do the citizens respond to Buckingham’s speech?
- What does Buckingham interpret the crowd’s silence as?
- What excuse does Richard give for refusing the crown at first?
- What does Richard say he will accept instead of the crown?
- How many times does Buckingham urge Richard to accept the crown?
- What gesture does Richard make to appear reluctant?
- What location does Buckingham suggest for the coronation?
- What day does Richard finally agree to be crowned?
- What reason does Buckingham give for needing quick action?
- What role does Catesby play in this scene?
- What is the tone of the entire scene?
- What does the presence of clergy symbolize?
- What does Richard’s posture suggest during the citizens’ approach?
- Who is the Lord Mayor meant to represent?
- What does Buckingham claim about Edward IV’s children?
- How does Shakespeare use dramatic irony in this scene?
- What literary device dominates Richard’s dialogue?
- What emotion does Richard feign most effectively?
- What political tactic is displayed throughout the scene?
- How does the scene conclude?
- What larger theme does this scene reinforce?