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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Near what city does Act V, scene ii take place?
(a) Tamworth.
(b) Stirling.
(c) Harbury.
(d) London.

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

3. Who does Buckingham talk to right before his execution?
(a) A gentleman.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A nobleman.
(d) A sheriff.

4. The words "naught" and "thought" are what?
(a) Consonant.
(b) Figurative.
(c) Assonant.
(d) Alliterative.

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

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

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

8. What day is Buckingham executed on?
(a) All Saint's Day.
(b) Good Friday.
(c) All Soul's Day.
(d) The Day of Pentacost.

9. Who does Buckingham want to speak with before he is executed?
(a) The Mayor.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Richard.
(d) Catesby.

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

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

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

13. What was the people's reaction when Buckingham gave his speech?
(a) Weeping.
(b) Silence.
(c) Applause.
(d) Booing.

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

15. Which earldom does Buckingham want from Richard?
(a) Rochester.
(b) Herefort.
(c) Rockingham.
(d) Hartford.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men are sent to kill the young princes?

2. Who brings the Mayor to Richard and Buckingham at the Tower?

3. What is a scrivener?

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

5. Why does Buckingham believe he is being executed?

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