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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 did the two visitors talk about?

2. What color was one of the objects brought?

3. How does the Midget say Richard killed his nephews?

4. What does Marta think of Brent's relationship with Atlanta?

5. What was the only thing Mrs. Tinker read in the newspapers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was King Richard the Third rumored to have killed and why?

2. Who does the Midget compare Richard III to and what similarities does that person possess as well?

3. How does the Matron feel about King Richard III?

4. What enrages Alan Grant about Sir Thomas More?

5. What did Richard do to his mother?

6. What arguments support the opinion that Richard Plantagenet and Cicely Nevill had a loving marriage?

7. What was the difference between what moves a person's heart and news?

8. What puzzles Grant about what he is learning about Richard the Third's fall from grace?

9. What did Grant first think about when he saw Richard the Third's face?

10. Why is it such a big scandal that Edward got married?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how historical accuracy is necessary to formulate an honest opinion of a person, place or event. Is it ever possible to get accounts that are truly historically accurate? How do you determine whether one account is more accurate than another?

Essay Topic 2

Imagine why Mrs. Tinker always carries the same ratty handbag and wears the same hat. What does this say about the character? What does this explain about her personality? Why do you think that she never wore the bags that Grant bought her?

Essay Topic 3

In your opinion, what is the most convincing reason for Richard not to have killed his nephews? Take quotes from the book and argue creatively.

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