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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Clarence tell of his bad dream?
(a) Richard.
(b) Prison-keeper.
(c) His cell mate.
(d) Elizabeth.

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

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

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

5. Who does Clarence initially believe ordered his death?
(a) Henry.
(b) Edward.
(c) Rivers.
(d) Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of person does Anne think Richard is?

2. Who does Richard accuse of having Clarence imprisoned?

3. What does Richard say bore the King's initial order about Clarence?

4. What does Richard do when he first enters the scene in Act II, scene i?

5. Where is Richard from?

(see the answer key)

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