Brian Baldowski

Act 1 scene 1

1. Bolingbroke is also known as (a) Duke of Norfolk (b) Duke of Lancaster (c) Duke of Hereford (d) Duke of Surrey (e) Duke Blue Devil

2. Found in line 3 (Norton), "Brought … bold son" is a literary device known as (a) metaphor (b) alliteration (c) consonance (d) repetition (e) capitalization

3. Found in line 40 (Norton), "Too good …to live" is a balancing device known as (a) antithesis (b) antimetabole (c) anaphora (d) antonomasia (e) good and bad

4. In Mowbray and Bolingbrook's interchange, they are accusing each other of (a) adultery (b) lying (c) stealing (d) being greedy (e) brown nosing

5. Further, Bolingbrook accuses Mowbray of (a) ignorance (b) embezzlement (c) conspiracy (d) both b & c (e) minor possession

6. King Richard wants Bolingbrook and Mowbray to (a) calm down and get along (b) fight to the death (c) hire lawyers (d) go away (e) go to a therapist

7. They finally resolve to settle the matter (a) by drawing straws (b) in a court of law (c) with a knightly battle (d) over a cup of tea (e) with weapons of mass destruction

Thomas Burton
1.3fh and 3.1

8. Much of Act 1 scene 3 takes place in either blank verse or rhymed couplets. This serves to mark the occasion as: (a) humorous (b) formal (c) romantic (d) joyous

9. In lines 50-51 of Act 1 scene 3 Bolingbroke says "Then let us take a ceremonious leave and loving farewell of our several friends." This foreshadows: (a) his banishment (b) the upcoming banquet (c) his vacation (d) his vocation

10. King Richard's throwing down of his baton (117) serves to: (a) halt the ensuing combat (b) reinforce his intent with a physical action (c) show his impatience (d) a&b (e) b&c

11. Richard supposedly banishes Bolingbroke so "that our kingdom's earth should not be soiled with that dear blood which it hath fostered"(125-126). Another motive behind this action could be: (a) Richard's squeamish nature (b) Bolingbroke's ineptitude in combat (c) Bolingbroke's growing popularity with the English people (d) Richard's desire for foreign correspondents

12. When Bolingbroke asks to kiss King Richard's hand, Richard says "We will descend and fold him in our arms" (54). This foreshadows: (a) Richard's failing health (b) Richard's fall from power (c) Richard's dependence on Bolingbroke (d) Richard's falling down and not being able to get up

13. In Act 3 scene 1, Bushy and Green each have only two lines and their lines rhyme. This serves to show: (a) their romantic link (b) their shared fate (c) their common sentiment (d) a&b (e) b&c

14. Bolingbroke lists all of the following as reasons for the executions of Bushy and Green. (a) his banishment (b) falsehoods they told to the King (c) the destruction of his coat of arms (d) all of the above

Laura Carr
Act 1 Scene 3 (second half) and Act 5 Scene 3 (first half) (Bevington Edition)

15. How many references to language are there in Mowbray's speech in lines 155-173 ("A heavy sentence.breathing native breath?") (a) 7 (b) 8 c) 15 d) 300

16. In his speech beginning in lines 208 ("Uncle, even in the glasses of thine eyes.") and ending at line 212 (".home from banishment"), what action does King Richard take concerning Bolingbroke? (a) shortens his banishment by four years (b) offers to pay his airfare to Cancun (c) buys his estate for 1 million dollars (d) extends his banishment by four years

17. In the preceding speech, to what does King Richard compare Gaunt's eyes? (a) fishbowls (b) diamonds (c) mirrors (d) cowpies

18. The imaginative comparison referred to in the previous question is (a) hyperbole (b) simile (c) metonymy (d) metaphor

19. The Duke of York's speech from line 67 ("So shall my virtue.") to line 73 (".the true man's put to death.") is based on what rhetorical form? (a) antithesis (b) anaphora (c) antonomasia (d) a priori

20. In referring to the preceding question, what is the function of the form? (a) to show that York was well-educated (b) to balance York's loyalty against Aumerle's treason (c) to illustrate that King Henry was completely clueless (d) to increase the tension in the scene

21. Which of the play's themes is illustrated by the nonverbal action of Aumerle in line 30 ("Forever my knees grow to the earth")? (a) fathers against sons (b) getting and spending (c) rich against poor (d) rising and falling

Carla Clemons
Questions (22-28) fh2.1 and fh 5.3

Fh2.1

22. The first part of 2.1 in which Gaunt is speaking to York [2.1.7-2.1.30] is mostly done in (a) blank verse (b) rhymed verse (c) free verse (d) prose

23. The word breath has been used several times in the scene listed above. What is the word used for in this section? (a) exhale (b) inhale (c) nothing at all (d) say or tell something

24. In line 2.1.37 & 2.1.57 the speaker is using what type of speech. (a) assonance (b) tongue twisters (c) alliterative metre/verse (d) pararhyme

Fh5.3

25. This play gives lots of variations of high vs. low. Scene 5.3 gives us what kind of example of this through motion? (hint: it goes on throughout this scene by several different people). (a) open and shutting of doors (b) characters kneeling and rising (c) the king's tone of voice (d) characters exiting and entering on stage

26. In scene 5.3.60 - 5.3.73 what is York saying about his son? (a) kill him (b) his son's shame will destroy his honor (c) he blames himself for his son's shame (d) he should have listened to the bible and not spared the rod

27. In line 5.3.93-5.3.96 The Duchess kneels and states she will remain that way until what? (a) her son returns (b) York confess his faults (c) the King gives her son another chance (d) she can get her arthritis medicine to work

28. What impact does rhyme play in the speech by the Duchess for her son in the above scene? (a) gives emphasis on the excitement and passion of the message she gives (b) shows how clever she is in poetry (c) lets the audience know she took Shakespeare (d) to bring about a fast pace in the message
 

Sarah Crisp
qq. 29-35 ??????????
 

Amanda Ebersole
(assigned passage[s]?????)

36. In 2.2.59, "Hath broken his staff..." refers to: (a) the resignation of the Earl of Worcester (b) Green's staff breaking in two (c) the people that work for the Earl of Worcester (d) the people that work for Green

37. The purpose of the servingman in 2.2 is: (a) to highlight the gracious nature of the king (b) to inform the Queen of her duties for the day (c) to alert the audience of the Duchess' death (d) that he has no purpose other than to break the flow

38. In 2.2, the Queen: (a) desires to please the king with a cheerful disposition (b) is saddened with a life-harming heaviness (c) argues with Green and Bushy (d) a and b (e) all of the above

39. In 5.4, the following demonstrates the nonverbal language of action: (a) Prince and Hotspur fight (b) Falstaff and Douglas fight (c) Douglas and the King fight (d) Prince and Douglas fight (e) almost the entire cast in 5.4 is involved in one or more fights

[Ignore questions 40-42 which are not on, as assigned, in the assignment table 5.4 of Richard II, but 5.4 of 1 Henry IV; penalty assessed on the question writer, who is to write questions on 5.4 in R2 as well as 1 H4 -- specifically 1 H4 sh]

40. 5.4 sees to the tragic end of which character? (a) Falstaff (b) Percy (c) King (d) Douglas (e) yo mama

41. Why does Falstaff stab Hotspur in the thigh? (a) He stabs him accidentally (b) In the heat of the battle, Falstaff tries to make a deadly blow (c) Falstaff wishes to take credit for Hotspur's death (d) Falstaff wanted to test to see if Hotspur was dead

42. What nonverbal prop does the Prince use in 5.4? (a) a helmet that symbolizes battle (b) a shield symbolizing valor (c) a note telling of betrayal (d) a scarf to cover the valiant Hotspur (e) a scarf to demonstrate the Prince's fantabulous fashion

Shannon Gainey
(1.2, 1.4, 2.4)

43. Which Edward is the Duchess referring to in 1.2.11? (a) Edward I (b) Edward II (c) Edward III

44. In 2.1.49, the word career means (a) a job (b) an assault

45. The tone of 1.2 is (a) serious (b) humorous (c) angry (d) sorrowful

46. The tone of 1.4 is (a) serious (b) humorous (c) angry (d) sorrowful

47. In 2.4.20, the word heavy means (a) hard to lift (b) sorrowful

48. In 2.4, lines 23-26 are written in (a) blank verse (b) free verse (c) rhyme

49. The tone of 2.4 is (a) serious (b) humorous (c) angry (d) sorrowful

Tristan Hart
2.3(all) and 5.5(first half)

50. When Northumberland asks his son, Harry Percy, "Have you forgot the Duke of Hereford, boy?" (line 2.3.36)what exactly does he mean by this?  (a) he means "have you forgotten the Duke of Hereford's _will_," as in, the agenda of the Duke (b) Harry Percy is making a list of potential new Kings and his father is helping him (c) he is reprimanding the boy for having forgotten to give his respects to Bolingbroke, who is present (d) he is asking if he left the Duke at home

51. The purpose of this line in the previous question, along with the fact that this entire scene is made up of blank verse is? (a) So that the characters could show off their respectable natures (b) To maintain a level of formality between the characters (c) So Northumberland could display his own loyalty, but more particularly, his son's (d) Because this historic scene took place on "unrhymed iambicpentameter day" in England

52.In Harry Percy's offering of service to Bolingbroke in the beginning of 2.3, he says, "My gracious lord, I _tender_ you...raw, and _young_" (lines 2.3.41-44) what is the figure of speech used on the words _tender_ and _young_? (a) pun (b) simile (c) hyberbole (d) metaphor
(e) metatron

53.In the previous question, what is ironic about the usage of this figure of speech in Percy's statement? (a) Percy eats raw meat like a savage (b) Percy is actually older than Bolingbroke by a few years (c) Percy is a merciless killer (d) Percy really hates Bolingbroke and ends up killing him

54. King Richard says the following in lines 5.5.1-11 "I have been studying how...For no thought is contented." What exactly is he trying to say? (a) That he is king no more (b) That his cell is a wonderful analogy for the rest of the world (c) That this minor cell in which he
is imprisoned is a bad analogy for the rest of the world, but he'll try (d) That only divine thoughts are necessary

55. This is to contrast (a) Richard's kingdom and subjects to his thoughts (b) The power of thoughts to the power of actions (c) The horizontal cell floor to the vertical cell bars (d) Himself to the Keeper of the jail
 

56.In lines 5.5.65-66 Richard says "For 'tis a sign of love; and love to Richard is a strange brooch in this all-hating world." This is known as projection, a defense mechanism in people to project ones own thoughts on the world around him. What has caused this? (a) Richard's upbringing (b) Richard's resentment of Bolingbroke for stealing his world from him (c) Richard's incontinence (d) Richard's resentment of the entire world for 'letting' this happen to him
 

Tasha Mohler
3.2

57. In King Richard's opening speech he asks the land to (a) to do his bidding (b) to protect him from his enemy (c) to comfort him (d) all of the above

58. The Power that Carlisle refers to in line 3.2.27, "Fear not my lord. That Power that made you king" is (a) his royal blood (b) his ancestors (c) God (d) Bolingbroke

59. Thinking that King Richard was dead the Welshmen (a) joined Bolingbroke (b) had a funeral (c) dispersed (d) both a and c

60. Scoop informs that King in lines 3.2.104-120, "Glad I am……power to tell" that (a) Bolingbroke has old and young men on his side (b) Bolingbroke is coming (c) he will surely loose against such an army (d) that he to will join Bolingbroke

61. Scoop ask the King to take back his curses on Wiltshire, Bagot, Bushy, and Green because (a) they meant him no good (b) they died in his allegiance (c) they have joined Bolingbroke to spare their lives (d) both a and c

62. King Richard statement "the mortal temple of a king Keeps Death his court" can be interpreted as (a) he wants to die (b) he wants to kill himself (c) kings find untimely death one way or another (d) none of the above

63. At the end of the Scene King Richard is informed that (a) Aumerle has decided to join Bolingbroke (b) his uncle had joined Bolingbroke (c) Bolingbroke's army is weak (d) his uncle is coming to see him
 

Nick Peppers
Act 3.3 64-70

64. King Richard has fled to Flint Castle located in: (a) Denmark (b) northeastern Wales (c) southeastern France (d) Verona (e) Evans

65. York and Bolingbroke are disturbed at the possibility of: (a) King Richard committing suicide before he can be killed (b) a hostile takeover by the Dutch (c) divine retribution for the impeding overthrow of the king (d) all of the above (e) none of the above

66. In Act 3 Scene 3, King Richard and Bolingbroke meet each other for the first time since: (a) Bolingbroke's banishment (b) Richard caught Bolingbroke with his mistress (c) Bolingbroke's sex change (d) King Richard's nervous breakdown

67. The political maneuvering that takes place in Act 3 Scene 3 is full of half-truths pointing towards: (a) King Richard deserving to be replaced (b) Bolingbroke being Richard's only true political ally (c) the hypocrisy in politics (d) the 2004 US presidential election

68. Richards language in Act 3 Scene 3 is in the tone of: (a) humor (b) despair (c) sarcasm (d) anger
 

69. In Act 3 Scene 3, lines 16-17 "Take not, good cousin, farther than you should, lest you mistake: the heavens are o'er our heads," York is clearly suggesting that: (a) bad luck is like a rain cloud (b) only bad things happen to good people (c) the end of the world as they know it is about to occur (d) God is watching closely to see what Bolingbroke does next (e) don't count one's chickens before they have hatched

70. Bolingbroke compares King Richard to a: (a) sun (b) moon (c) dying star (d) comet (e) humpty dumpty
 

Brandy Smith
(3.4, 5.1)

3.4

71. Using the metaphor of a garden, the gardeners talk about the state of government affairs. How is Richard II described? (a) a green thumb (b) a brown thumb (c) a rake (d) fertilizer

72. When the queen begins to cry and leave the garden the gardener plants something with a special meaning for her. What was it and its meaning? (a) rose/love (b) fruit/fertility (c) rue/sorrow (d) mint/rejuvenation

73.The Queens unwillingness to be entertained by her ladies shows her: (a) her sorrow (b) her high maintenance (c) their lack of creativity (d) her boredom

74. In line 47 "swarming with caterpillars" is a reference back to Act 3 Scene 3. Who are the caterpillars? (a) Bert and Ernie (b) Bolingbroke and Richard II (c) Isabella and Duchess of York (d) Bushy and Green

5.1

75. In line 8 the garden metaphor is brought back. Who does the rose represent? (a) Richard (b) Queen (c) Bolingbrook (d) Guard

76.In lines 26-34 "What is Richard"-"art lion" the Queen tries to persuade Richard to rise against Bolingbroke. Richard replys in lines 5-50 suggest that he (a) is planning to take her advice (b) has already bribed a guard (c) has resigned to his fate (d) voices his support of Bolingbroke

77. The heavy rhyme and verse of this scene during the farewells of Richard and the Queen show the (a) hate of Bolingbrook (b) the love and sorrow of their goodbyes (c) the style of talking of the royalty (d) Shakespeare showing off his talent as a poet
 

William Smith
4.1 fh; 5.2 fh (Bevington edition)

78. Bishop Carlisle’s speech 4.1[115-150] “Marry, God forbid! – Lest child, child’s children….” is similar to the Duchess of Gloucester’s speech in 1.2 [30-36] “In suff’ring thy brother—my Gloucester’s death” in what way? (a) both are given in a humorous tone to lighten the seriousness of the play (b) both point out that our present actions can come back to haunt us (c) both rail against those that would unjustly rebel against authority (d) they are not similar

79. Bishop Carlisle’s speech mentioned above embodies all the following except: (a) divine appointment of Kings (b) the problem of setting certain precedents (c) passive obedience (d) the clergy’s support of the King.

80. The constant gage throwing in the beginning of 4.1 portrays what theme of the play: (a) chivalry of the nobility (b) the political infighting that threatens the kingdom (c) the indifference of nobles to insults (d) the light hearted nature of royal life

81. Bolingbroke is crowned King Henry IV. Prior to this his title was: (a) Duke of Gloucester (b) Earl of Lancaster (c) Duke of Earl (d) Duke of Hereford

82. York’s statement in 5.2 [40]—“Whose state and honor I for aye allow” possibly contains what figure of speech? (a) hyperbole (b) metaphor (c) pun (d) synecdoche

83. The figure of speech named in the previous statement alludes to what theme in the play? (a) loyalty to God (b) might makes right (c) familial loyalty (d) vengeance and vindication

84.York’s reaction to his son’s letter in 5.2 show all the following except what? (a) York has no sense of loyalty (b) York’s hypocrisy in dealing with his son differently than Bolingbroke (c) the truth in Bishop Carlisle’s remark that Bolingbroke’s rebellion will pave the way for more blood shed (d) York’s conflicting view of loyalty

Alice Wynn
4.1 second half and 5.2 second half

85. The references to Judas and Pilate in 4.1are congruent with: (a) the theme of treason within the play (b) Biblical references found throughout the works of Shakespeare (c) King Richard's comparison of himself to Christ (d) nothing whatsoever

86. 4.1.208-211 uses a literary device known as: (a) repetition (b) anaphora (c) incremental repetition (d) antithesis

87. In reference to the preceding question, what does this device aid in doing? (a) emphasizing Richard's defeat (b) adding regality to his abdication (c) make his surrender more ceremonial (d) keeping the meter of the lines

88. In 4.1 what parallels Richard's descent from the throne? (a) the significant change in his language (b) his breaking of the mirror (c) the review of the charges against him (d) the handing over of the crown to Bolingbroke

89. In 4.1.186-190 the buckets are a metaphor for (a) the relationship between Richard and Bolingbroke (b) Richard and his loss of the crown (c) the charges of treason brought before Richard (d) the rising of a new power and the falling of an old power

90. In 5.2.102-109 what does the Duchess imply? (a) if York had given birth to Aumerle, he would be more sympathetic towards him (b) York is angry because he thinks Aumerle is not really his son (c) York and Aumerle are alike as two men can be (d) all of these (e) none of these

91. What does 5.2 reveal about York? (a) he is loyal to his king (b) he is impartial to his son (c) he is unfaithful to his wife (d) a and b (e) a only