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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The woman Richard plans to marry is the widow of whom?
(a) Edward, Duke of York.
(b) Edward, Prince of Wales.
(c) Edward, Earl of Oxford.
(d) Edward, King of France.

2. Why does Richard want to create chaos in England?
(a) He is jealous.
(b) He wants his brothers to suffer.
(c) Because of his deformity.
(d) He wants more land.

3. What does Anne hope will happen to Richard's children if he gets married?
(a) That he never has any.
(b) That they will be murdered.
(c) That they will be deformed and hideous.
(d) That they will die.

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

5. In the dream, what does Richard do when Clarence tries to steady him?
(a) Throw Clarence overboard.
(b) Fall overbaord.
(c) Push Clarence overboard.
(d) Pull Clarence overboard with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the war that concludes just prior to the play starting?

2. Why does King Edward want Richard, Lord Hastings, and Elizabeth's brothers to make peace?

3. Over how long in actual history do the play's events take place?

4. What quality in Richard is Anne impressed when he promises to oversee Henry's burial?

5. Why does Richard say he cannot be loved?

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