Richmond comes like a cleansing wind, to cure the hurts of a broken, bloodstained country. The focus of this Richard III Act 5 Scene 2 Quiz moves to the rebel camp and the hope of the House of Tudor. Feel the calm before the storm in the questions below.
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Richard III Act 5 Scene 2 Quiz Questions
- Which character opens Act 5 Scene 2?
- Where does this scene take place?
- What is Richmond doing at the start of the scene?
- Which noble supports Richmond in this scene?
- What does Richmond praise about his army?
- How does Richmond describe Richard?
- What virtue does Richmond say motivates his cause?
- What does Richmond urge his soldiers to do?
- How does Shakespeare contrast Richmond and Richard in this scene?
- What emotion dominates Richmond’s speech?
- What does Richmond promise his followers?
- Which literary device is central in Richmond’s speech?
- Who is Stanley secretly supporting during this scene?
- What historical event does this scene prepare for?
- What does Richmond refer to when he says “God and our good cause fight upon our side”?
- How does Oxford contribute to the scene?
- What moral contrast does this scene emphasize?
- How does Richmond motivate his army?
- What does Richmond pray for before battle?
- How does this scene establish Richmond’s character?
- What imagery does Richmond use to describe Richard’s rule?
- Who does Richmond call upon to witness his cause?
- What does the scene reveal about the mood of Richmond’s army?
- Which theme is most prominent in this scene?
- What does the scene’s tone foreshadow?
- How does Shakespeare contrast the two opposing camps?
- What is Richmond’s goal as he prepares for battle?
- What does this scene signal dramatically?
- What role does divine providence play here?
- What tone concludes the scene?