Richard

Question 1

In context, the details involving “hands” (line 7), “tongues” (line 13), and “eyes” (line 16) serve to depict the

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vigorous nature of the people’s response to recent events

Question 2

The image of Bolingbroke “Bareheaded, lower than his proud steed’s neck” (line 21) reinforces his presentation of himself as

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a humble leader

Question 3

The word sacred in the statement “But dust was thrown upon his sacred head” (line 33) alludes directly to the

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divine right of kings

Question 4

In lines 40 to 43, York accepts Bolingbroke as the new king on the basis of his own

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belief in divine intervention

Question 5

Aumerle’s name has changed to Rutland (line 48) because of his

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support of Richard

Question 6

In lines 73 to 74, the Duchess attempts to allay York’s suspicions by

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trivializing the contents of Aumerle’s note

Question 7

Aumerle’s response to being accused of treachery is one of

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resignation

Question 8

The question “Wilt thou not hide the trespass of thine own?” (line 106) marks the beginning of the Duchess’s extended plea for the

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protection of Aumerle

Question 9

In lines 132 to 138, the Duchess’s advice to Aumerle is to

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seek forgiveness before he is accused

Question 10

In this scene, York is presented as a man whose dominant quality is

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Loyalty to his king