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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the King's initial reaction when Richard announces that Clarence is dead?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Pleasure.
(c) Satisfaction.
(d) Confusion.

4. What type of person does Anne think Richard is?
(a) A saint.
(b) The devil.
(c) A bad person.
(d) The meanest person.

5. Who told Clarence's children of his death?
(a) Their mother.
(b) The Queen.
(c) The King.
(d) Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What traditionally follows the death of a ruler?

2. Why does Buckingham say York cannot claim sanctuary?

3. Who does Clarence initially believe ordered his death?

4. What does Richard offer to Anne so that she can kill him?

5. What does Richard say is the cause of Henry and Edward's deaths?

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