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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Richard do when he first enters the scene in Act II, scene i?

2. Where does Richard eventually order Henry's body be taken?

3. Richard tells Edward that his other uncles are what?

4. 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?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two types of things that the ghosts say to Richard and Richmond?

2. Why does York say that he does not want to grow quickly, and what is the Duchess' response?

3. What is Richard's reason for wanting chaos in England?

4. What does Richmond say his reign as king will accomplish?

5. Why do the others in the room think Margaret is mad, after she curses them all?

6. Why is Margaret gloating over Elizabeth's misery?

7. What story does Richard want Buckingham to tell the people about Edward's sons and Edward?

8. Why does Buckingham fall out of favor with Richard?

9. What are some of the ways that Elizabeth tells Richard he can win her daughter?

10. How does the third citizen describe the queen's brothers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is supernatural in the play? Using specific examples from the play, detail the role that the supernatural plays in Richard the III.

Essay Topic 2

What makes a weak or strong character? Which type of character is Lady Anne? Cite examples from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

How does Richard manipulate the audience and the other characters in the play? Use specific examples to support your answer.

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