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Henry VI Part 2
William Shakespeare
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Act I, Scene i
Act I, Scenes ii-iv
Act II, Scenes i-ii
Act III, Scenes iii-iv
Act III, Scene i
Act III, Scenes ii-iii
Act IV, Scenes i-vi
Act IV, Scenes vii-ix
Act V, Scene i
Act V, Scenes ii-v
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Context
Summary
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Act 1, Scene i
Act 1, Scenes ii-iv
Act 2, Scenes i-ii
Act 3, Scenes iii-iv
Act 3, Scene i
Act 3, Scenes ii-iii
Act 4, Scenes i-vi
Act 4, Scenes vii-ix
Act 5, Scene i
Act 5, Scenes ii-v
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Analysis Quiz
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Which of the following is a reason why "brutality is set loose within the English kingdom"?
Henry is a weak king B. Suffolk is vain C. Salisbury is greedy D. Alexander Iden is misunderstood
What is Margaret noted for by critics with regards to gender?
For being a submissive wife B. For reversing gender roles C. For being very feminine D. For not acknowledging gender
How are the failures of the monarchy symbolized within the play?
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With violence inflicted on bodies B. With rotting flowers C. With broken swords D. With ringing bells
Which of the following is a recurring theme in the play?
Punishment B. Romance C. Ageing D. Mortality
Whose role as both hero of commoners and villain is somewhat conflicted?
Margaret's B. Henry's C. Jack Cade's D. Salisbury's
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