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Quiz about Richard II
Quiz about Richard II

Richard II Trivia Quiz


Here's a lil quiz on Richard II... Ever heard of him? No, he's NOT the Lionheart one! Yes, I DO know too much about English history. No, I do NOT have a life.

A multiple-choice quiz by Cait_The_Curst. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
2,615
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1587
Last 3 plays: Guest 157 (5/10), Guest 132 (4/10), Guest 192 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was Richard II's relationship to the previous king? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was the first wife of Richard II? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was Richard II's successor? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Richard II's 'favorite' was Robert de Vere.


Question 5 of 10
5. Who compared herself to the Richard II of Shakespeare's play? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these is a 'favorite' in Shakespeare's 'Richard II'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was the priest who helped Wat Tyler lead the Peasant's Rebellion? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Name Richard's son. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these English writers lived during Richard II's time? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How did Richard II meet his end? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 157: 5/10
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 132: 4/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 192: 5/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 106: 0/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 103: 4/10
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 73: 6/10
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 103: 0/10
Feb 17 2024 : Guest 82: 7/10
Feb 14 2024 : laurleb486: 8/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was Richard II's relationship to the previous king?

Answer: grandson

2. Who was the first wife of Richard II?

Answer: Anne

Isabella (age 10) was his second wife, Berengaria was Richard I's wife, Joan was his mom.
3. Who was Richard II's successor?

Answer: Henry IV

4. Richard II's 'favorite' was Robert de Vere.

Answer: True

5. Who compared herself to the Richard II of Shakespeare's play?

Answer: Elizabeth I

6. Which of these is a 'favorite' in Shakespeare's 'Richard II'?

Answer: Green

7. Who was the priest who helped Wat Tyler lead the Peasant's Rebellion?

Answer: John Ball

'John Ball hath rungen his bell!'
8. Name Richard's son.

Answer: He didn't have any children

9. Which of these English writers lived during Richard II's time?

Answer: Geoffrey Chaucer

Chaucer dedicated some stories to Richard's step-aunt, Blanche.
10. How did Richard II meet his end?

Answer: Murder

He was deposed and killed (probably starved to death) by Henry Bolingbroke (Henry IV), his cousin. English royalty has a poor history of familial devotion.
Source: Author Cait_The_Curst

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