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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Margaret say will teach Elizabeth what she wants?
(a) Her prayers to God.
(b) Her grief and sorrow.
(c) Her inner desires.
(d) Her inner self.

2. 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.

3. Who is Sir Walter Herbert?
(a) A merchant.
(b) A writer.
(c) A policeman.
(d) A soldier.

4. Who tells Richard that "blood will be his end?"
(a) Buckingham.
(b) The Duchess of York.
(c) Anne.
(d) Elizabeth.

5. What lay on the princes' pillow when they were murdered?
(a) A rosary.
(b) A flower.
(c) A letter from their mother.
(d) A prayer book.

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

7. Where does Buckingham say Richard is when the Mayor comes to the court of Baynard's Castle?
(a) At the stables.
(b) At dinner.
(c) At rest.
(d) At prayer.

8. Where does Margaret plan to go when most of her curse is fulfilled?
(a) Germany.
(b) Spain.
(c) France.
(d) Italy.

9. What do Richard and Buckingham tell the Mayor that Hastings' crime is?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Treason.
(c) Theft.
(d) Murder.

10. Where does Margaret remain hidden during the action?
(a) In the north.
(b) In London.
(c) In Westminster.
(d) In the Tower.

11. How does Richmond characterize Richard's reign?
(a) Marvelous.
(b) Tyranny.
(c) Glorified.
(d) Sanctimonious.

12. How does Richard feel about the crowd's reaction to Buckingham's speech?
(a) Terrified.
(b) Angered.
(c) Pleased.
(d) Fearful.

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

14. Who does Richard send to murder the princes?
(a) Turin.
(b) Tarney.
(c) Tabsworth.
(d) Tyrrel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In his speech to the troops Richmond states that true hope is what?

2. What are the women's reactions to not being allowed to see the young princes in the Tower?

3. Elizabeth is distressed at the news that Richard is being crowned King and urges Dorset to go where?

4. Who does Stanley explain the hostage situation to?

5. Who does Richard tell to spread a rumor that his wife is ill?

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