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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. When the King asks for Elizabeth and the other men, who does Richard hand behind to speak with?
(a) The murderers.
(b) The criminals.
(c) The robbers.
(d) The assassins.

2. Why does King Edward want Richard, Lord Hastings, and Elizabeth's brothers to make peace?
(a) Because they are hurting Elizabeth.
(b) Because there have been hostilities between them.
(c) Because they are hurting his son.
(d) Because he wants a peaceful kingdom.

3. How is Clarence murdered?
(a) He is poisoned.
(b) He is drawn and quartered.
(c) He is beheaded.
(d) He is stabbed.

4. What does the king do after he gets over his initial reaction to Clarence's death?
(a) Lament Clarence's death.
(b) Pity Richard.
(c) Lament for Clarence's widow.
(d) Hate Richard for bringing the message.

5. Who made the prophecy that G of Edward's heirs would murder him?
(a) Henry.
(b) George.
(c) Richard.
(d) Richmond.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Clarence tell of his bad dream?

2. What relationship is King Henry IV to Edward of Wales?

3. What does Anne hope will happen to Richard's children if he gets married?

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

5. Where is the king's heir staying before being brought to London?

(see the answer key)

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