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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Richard do when he first enters the scene in Act II, scene i?
(a) Apologize for his desires.
(b) Apologize for Clarence's death.
(c) Apologize for any offense he may have committed.
(d) Apologize for his duplicity.

2. What was the king's order to kill Clarence a result of?
(a) His fear or losing power.
(b) His fear of another war.
(c) His fear of infighting.
(d) His fear of his brother.

3. What does the indictment for Hastings label him as?
(a) A criminal.
(b) A liar.
(c) A traitor.
(d) A theif.

4. Why does Buckingham believe he is being executed?
(a) Because he broke his oath to King Edward.
(b) Because he wouldn't do as King Richard asked.
(c) Because Richard doesn't like him.
(d) Because he doesn't have any soldiers.

5. Who comes into Clarence's cell when Clarence is sleeping?
(a) The assassins.
(b) Lord Buckingham.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Buckingham want the queen to do?

2. Which member of Stanley's family is Richard holding hostage?

3. What does Margaret say will teach Elizabeth what she wants?

4. Who is the first ghost to appear to Richard in his tent?

5. Where does Margaret remain hidden during the action?

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