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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Richard says that he will follow Buckingham's directions in the matter of crowning a new king, "like a _______."
(a) Child.
(b) Wife.
(c) Servant.
(d) Friend.

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

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

5. What does Richard give Anne after she doesn't kill him?
(a) A bracelet.
(b) A letter.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Act II, scene iii taking place?

2. What did the young Duke of York say grow slowly according to Richard?

3. What is the name of the Prince who is returning to court to be crowned king?

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

5. What is the King's initial reaction when Richard announces that Clarence is dead?

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