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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the situation in England left to according to the three speakers in Act II, scene iii?
(a) The Queen.
(b) The dead King.
(c) The new King.
(d) God.

2. Who tells Richard that "blood will be his end?"
(a) Anne.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) The Duchess of York.
(d) Buckingham.

3. How does the third speaker characterize the queen's brothers in Act II, scene iii?
(a) Obnoxious and spoiled.
(b) Accomplished and virtuous.
(c) Christian and humble.
(d) Haughty and proud.

4. What is the imagery used for the change in power after King Edward's death?
(a) A thunder cloud.
(b) A herd of horses.
(c) An arriving ship.
(d) An approaching storm.

5. Who beheads Hastings before the Mayor could hear his confession?
(a) Towland and Greeley.
(b) Ratcliffe and Lovell.
(c) Catesby and Carbury.
(d) Richard and Buckingham.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Margaret say will teach Elizabeth what she wants?

2. Who is speaking in Act II, scence iii?

3. Who does the Mayor promise to tell of Hastings' treason?

4. What does Richard tell Buckingham to tell the people of Edward's sons?

5. Where is Act II, scene iii taking place?

(see the answer key)

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