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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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 robbers.
(c) The criminals.
(d) The assassins.

2. Who does Anne say killed the physical bodies of Henry and Edward of Wales?
(a) Richard.
(b) Richmond.
(c) Raley.
(d) Raliegh.

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

4. Who does Richard plan to marry when he finds out that the King is ill?
(a) Mary Scotts.
(b) Annabellea Frances.
(c) Anne Neville.
(d) Mary Jane George.

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

6. Why does King Edward get angry with everyone present when he learns of Clarence's death?
(a) Because everyone there was not upset.
(b) Because everyone there was happy.
(c) Because no one offered to bury Clarence.
(d) Because no one spoke up for Clarence.

7. Who does Richard accuse of having Clarence imprisoned?
(a) Grey.
(b) Edward.
(c) Rivers.
(d) Elizabeth.

8. What does Richard promise to Buckingham for his help?
(a) An earldom.
(b) A countess.
(c) A marquee.
(d) A dukeship.

9. What is the name of Richard's second brother?
(a) Clarence.
(b) Crosby.
(c) Henry.
(d) Walter.

10. What is the given name of the Duke of Clarence?
(a) Gaylord.
(b) George.
(c) Gavin.
(d) Geoffrey.

11. What does Stanley dream ripped a helm from his head?
(a) A bear.
(b) A stag.
(c) A boar.
(d) A deer.

12. Where does Richard advise Edward to stay until his coronation?
(a) Tower of London.
(b) James House.
(c) In the palace.
(d) Wales Residence.

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

14. What does King Edward asks Rivers and Hastings swear that they have for each other?
(a) Meaning.
(b) Support.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Love.

15. What do the assassins do after they murder Clarence?
(a) Bury him in an unmarked grave.
(b) Throw him in the river.
(c) Take his body to the King.
(d) Dunk him in a wine barrel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which king was killed in the same location Grey, Rivers and Vaughan are?

3. Who is sent to bring Edward's mother and son to London?

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

5. Who goes to Hastings with a message from Stanley at 4 o'clock in the morning?

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