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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Clarence initially believe ordered his death?
(a) Henry.
(b) Edward.
(c) Richard.
(d) Rivers.

2. In the dream, what does Richard do when Clarence tries to steady him?
(a) Fall overbaord.
(b) Throw Clarence overboard.
(c) Pull Clarence overboard with him.
(d) Push Clarence overboard.

3. What was Clarence's dream foretelling?
(a) His death.
(b) Richard's life.
(c) Richard's death.
(d) His life.

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

5. Who is speaking in Act II, scence iii?
(a) Two noblemen.
(b) Two citizens.
(c) Two soldiers.
(d) Two gentlemen.

6. What does the queen do when Richard announces Clarence's death?
(a) Declare that the kingdom enter a period of mourning.
(b) Declare a period of mourning.
(c) Declare a celebration in honor of Clarence's life.
(d) Declare the day a Holy day.

7. What is the name of Hastings' mistress that Richard claims caused his deformation?
(a) Shady.
(b) Bay.
(c) Rivers.
(d) Shore.

8. Where is Act II, scene iii taking place?
(a) In a house.
(b) In a room.
(c) In a tavern.
(d) In a street.

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

10. When Grey, Rivers and Vaughan are about to be put to death, who do they ask to be appeased so their families will be spared?
(a) Richard.
(b) Edward.
(c) God.
(d) The Archbishop.

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

12. Where does Richard promise to Anne that Henry will be buried?
(a) Charland monastery.
(b) Chertsey monastery.
(c) Caseon monastery.
(d) Cissiene monastery.

13. What did the young Duke of York say grow slowly according to Richard?
(a) Sweet flowers.
(b) Honey bees.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Men.

14. What is the imagery used for the change in power after King Edward's death?
(a) A thunder cloud.
(b) A herd of horses.
(c) An approaching storm.
(d) An arriving ship.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who told Clarence's children of his death?

2. The woman Richard plans to marry is the widow of whom?

3. Who does Hastings believe is responsible for his earlier imprisonment?

4. Who does Anne say killed the physical bodies of Henry and Edward of Wales?

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

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