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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Elizabeth agree to let her daughter marry?
(a) Tudor.
(b) Richmond.
(c) Richard.
(d) Edward.

2. When is Richard's coronation after the meeting with Richard, Buckingham and the Mayor?
(a) The next day.
(b) That evening.
(c) The next Sunday.
(d) The next Saturday.

3. What does Buckingham call Margaret on his way to his execution?
(a) A seer.
(b) A priestess.
(c) A witch.
(d) A prophetess.

4. Where does Act III, scence vi take place?
(a) A street.
(b) A tavern.
(c) A room.
(d) An office.

5. Who does Stanley explain the hostage situation to?
(a) Sir Christopher.
(b) Sir Warren.
(c) Sir Patrick.
(d) Sir Tellington.

6. Who advises Richard to leave the battlefield and not fight on foot?
(a) Turbot.
(b) Norfolk.
(c) Catesby.
(d) Harris.

7. Why is Richmond interested in taking the throne of England?
(a) Glory.
(b) Pain.
(c) Justice.
(d) Power.

8. According to Richard's almanac, what should the sun be doing?
(a) Hiding behind clouds.
(b) Rising from behind a tree.
(c) Shining on them.
(d) Beaming on the field.

9. Who is the only person to speak in Act III, scene vi?
(a) A commoner.
(b) A nobleman.
(c) A scrivener.
(d) A gentleman.

10. Where is Buckingham executed?
(a) Salisbury.
(b) The Tower.
(c) Stratford.
(d) Thames.

11. What needs to happen for Margaret's vengeance to be complete?
(a) For Richard to die.
(b) For Richard to be dethroned.
(c) For Richard to see his children murdered.
(d) For Richard to see his wife murdered.

12. Who is the first ghost to appear to Richard in his tent?
(a) Prince Edward.
(b) Queen Elizabeth.
(c) King Henry VI.
(d) Queen Mary.

13. Who hesitates when Richard asks him to kill the young princes?
(a) Buckingham.
(b) Proctor.
(c) Stanley.
(d) Greeley.

14. Who beheads Hastings before the Mayor could hear his confession?
(a) Richard and Buckingham.
(b) Ratcliffe and Lovell.
(c) Catesby and Carbury.
(d) Towland and Greeley.

15. How far from Richard are Richmond's troops when he receives Stanley's letter?
(a) Two day's march.
(b) One day's march.
(c) Three day's march.
(d) Four day's march.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!"?

2. Where does Buckingham plan to flee to?

3. Where does Margaret remain hidden during the action?

4. Why does Richmond say that Richard's supporters support him?

5. Near what city does Act V, scene ii take place?

(see the answer keys)

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