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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the Duchess of York related to Clarence's son and daughter?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Grandmother.
(c) Stepmother.
(d) Cousin.

2. What does Richard do when he first enters the scene in Act II, scene i?
(a) Apologize for his duplicity.
(b) Apologize for Clarence's death.
(c) Apologize for any offense he may have committed.
(d) Apologize for his desires.

3. Who does the Queen say King Edward should reconcile with since everyone has reconciled with him?
(a) Prince of Wales.
(b) Duke of York.
(c) Clarence.
(d) Richard.

4. Who does Richard accuse of having Clarence imprisoned?
(a) Grey.
(b) Edward.
(c) Rivers.
(d) Elizabeth.

5. Over how long in actual history do the play's events take place?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Fourteen years.
(c) Seventeen years.
(d) Sixteen years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the third speaker characterize the queen's brothers in Act II, scene iii?

2. Who asks God that Rivers, Dorset and Lord Hastings die young?

3. What does Buckingham want the queen to do?

4. When the King asks for Elizabeth and the other men, who does Richard hand behind to speak with?

5. What does the queen do when Richard announces Clarence's death?

(see the answer key)

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