Aug 21, 2008

Richard II | Act I Questions and Answers

Study Questions
1. What accusations does Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Hereford, bring against Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk?

2. How does King Richard decide to settle the conflict between Bolingbroke and Mowbray?

3. Who does John of Gaunt blame for the Duke of Gloucester’s murder?

4. Why does the Duchess of Gloucester revoke her invitation for her brother-in-law, the Duke of York, to visit her?

5. What signal does the King give to halt the combat between Bolingbroke and Mowbray before it begins?

6. What penalties does King Richard initially impose on...