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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does King Edward get angry with everyone present when he learns of Clarence's death?
(a) Because no one offered to bury Clarence.
(b) Because no one spoke up for Clarence.
(c) Because everyone there was not upset.
(d) Because everyone there was happy.

2. What does King Edward asks Rivers and Hastings swear that they have for each other?
(a) Meaning.
(b) Love.
(c) Support.
(d) Friendship.

3. Who calls Richard the devil and curses him for killing her husband and son?
(a) Mary.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Jane.
(d) Elizabeth.

4. Why does Buckingham say York cannot claim sanctuary?
(a) Because it is against the orders of his future king.
(b) Because he has committed a crime by fleeing.
(c) Because he is too young to understand it.
(d) Because he is not an adult and hasn't committed a crime.

5. Who does Buckingham talk to right before his execution?
(a) A nobleman.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A gentleman.
(d) A sheriff.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is sent to bring Edward's mother and son to London?

3. Where does King Edward think he will go when he dies?

4. Who tells Richard that "blood will be his end?"

5. How is the Duchess of York related to Clarence's son and daughter?

(see the answer key)

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