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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. Who will be made guardian of the new king if King Edward dies?
2. Who is Stanley loyal to?
3. 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?
4. Richard claims to hide his villainy behind what kind of behavior?
5. Catesby thinks the country will not be at peace until who is crowned king?
Short Essay Questions
1. After Tyrrel confirms that the two princes were killed, what does Richard state?
2. What does Richmond's speech to his soldiers show he is interested in?
3. What is surprising about Stanely's announcement that Elizabeth is letting her daughter marry Richmond?
4. Why does York say that he does not want to grow quickly, and what is the Duchess' response?
5. Once the messenger comes and tells Elizabeth and the other women that Grey and Rivers have been arrested, what does Elizabeth see happening?
6. What do Richard's remarks at the opening of the play mean?
7. After Hastings is arrested, and ordered to be beheaded, what does he say?
8. What is the importance of Clarence speaking with the assassins?
9. What is Anne's wish for Richard, while she is mourning her husband's and father-in-law's deaths?
10. How is Edward's punishment of Clarence his own doing, and not Richard's fault?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is Queen Margaret's curse, and how is it fulfilled throughout the play? Use examples from the text to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
What are the motivations of Richard and Richmond? How are their motivations similar or different? How do they translate into action? Support your answer with examples from the play.
Essay Topic 3
Using examples from the text to support your answer, discuss the importance of symbolism in the play. Make specific references to specific symbols and their importance.
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