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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Richard that "blood will be his end?"

2. Where does Stanley camp out?

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

4. Who advises Richard to leave the battlefield and not fight on foot?

5. Where do Richard and his men plan to meet later after the Mayor leaves the Tower?

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 is Richard's heraldic emblem? What does it symbolize? What is the importance of this symbol to the play?

Essay Topic 3

Who are the mothers in the play? What is their role? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

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