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Richard III Act 5 Quiz
Richard III Act 5 Quiz
What has Stanley secretly done?
Joined Richmond’s cause
Fled the country
Killed Buckingham
Hidden the princes
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What famous line does Richard exclaim after waking?
“Now is the winter of our discontent”
“Cry God for Harry, England, and Saint George!”
“O coward conscience, how dost thou afflict me!”
“My conscience hath a thousand tongues”
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Where does the final battle take place?
Towton
St. Albans
Tewkesbury
Bosworth Field
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How does Richard react to Stanley’s absence before the battle?
He rewards Stanley’s men
He suspects betrayal
He prays for his loyalty
He ignores it
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Who delivers Richard’s crown to Richmond?
Stanley
Norfolk
Catesby
Buckingham’s ghost
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What famous line does Richard cry during battle?
“Sound trumpets, sound!”
“A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!”
“Strike, all is lost!”
“To arms, to arms! The day is ours!”
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Who is leading the rebellion against Richard?
Stanley
Buckingham
Norfolk
Richmond
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What happens to Buckingham in Act 5 Scene 1?
He is executed
He repents and flees
He escapes
He joins Richard again
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What does Richard demand of his attendants after the dream?
Wine and music
A priest for confession
Armor and readiness for battle
To flee the field
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What is Buckingham’s final request before death?
To see Richmond
To confess and pray
To speak with King Richard
To write to his family
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What does Richard experience the night before the battle?
An assassination attempt
A series of ghostly visions
A message from Stanley
A joyful dream of victory
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Who joins Richmond’s cause in Act 5 Scene 1?
Catesby
Stanley
Buckingham
Brakenbury
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Who kills Richard III in battle?
Stanley
Norfolk
Oxford
Richmond
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What happens to Richard’s crown after his death?
It is buried with him
It is sent to London
It is destroyed in the mud
Stanley finds it and gives it to Richmond
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Where does Act 5 begin?
With Richard celebrating his coronation
With Buckingham’s trial
With Richmond’s army landing in England
With Anne’s funeral
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What emotion dominates Richard’s final moments?
Confidence
Indifference
Peace
Desperation
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How does Richmond inspire his men before the battle?
With fear of punishment
With promises of wealth
With a speech about justice and divine support
With talk of revenge
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What symbol does Richmond use to unite his soldiers?
The red rose of Lancaster
The Tudor shield
The royal crown
The white boar
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What request does Richard make of Norfolk?
To seek a peace treaty
To capture Richmond alive
To deliver his command across the army
To guard the Tower
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What emotion defines Richmond’s victory speech?
Pride and vengeance
Gratitude and reconciliation
Anger and triumph
Sorrow and regret
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How does Richard awaken from his dream?
Calm and focused
Praying aloud
Laughing manically
Terrified and guilt-stricken
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What major theme concludes the play?
The loss of faith
The futility of war
The restoration of order
The cycle of revenge
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What theme does Richmond’s pre-battle speech emphasize?
Wealth and ambition
Virtue versus tyranny
Love and mercy
Loyalty to family
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How does Richmond honor the fallen king?
By burning his standard
By erasing his name from history
By displaying his body publicly
By ordering a proper burial
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Whose ghosts appear to Richard in his dreams?
His future enemies
The saints of England
His living allies
All those he murdered
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What message does the ending of the play leave the audience with?
Good ultimately triumphs over tyranny
Ambition always wins
War is endless
Revenge brings satisfaction
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How does Shakespeare portray Richmond in the final act?
As an indecisive noble
As a cowardly opportunist
As a savior and restorer of peace
As a ruthless conqueror
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What do the ghosts say to Richmond in his dream?
“Beware the boar”
“Seek peace through mercy”
“Flee before the dawn”
“God and good angels fight on thy side”
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What does Richmond declare after being crowned?
The rebuilding of York
Revenge for Richard’s crimes
The uniting of the red and white roses
Punishment for traitors
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Who does Richmond plan to marry to unite England?
Margaret Plantagenet
Anne Neville
Elizabeth of York
Queen Elizabeth
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