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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 Buckingham has fled?

2. Who does the Mayor promise to tell of Hastings' treason?

3. What does Richard do to Clarence's daughter?

4. Who says, "A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!"?

5. What needs to happen for Margaret's vengeance to be complete?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What is the relationship between the ruler and the state in this play? How does it change based on who is the ruler? Use specific examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Using Margaret, Richard, and the young princes as examples, discuss the importance of how the characters express themselves in words, and what that means for the future.

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