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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10, The Fall of Hastings, This Act of Usurpation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the difference between Gloucester's Protectorship and Duke Humphrey's?
(a) Humphrey had sovereign power and Gloucester was a figurehead.
(b) Humphrey staged a coup and Gloucester was loyal to the king.
(c) Humphrey had control of the military and Gloucester did not.
(d) Humphrey was a figurehead and Gloucester had sovereign power.

2. Why was Edward IV's marriage to Elizabeth Wydville scandalous?
(a) He was already betrothed to a princess.
(b) He was already married.
(c) She was six months pregnant when they wed.
(d) She was considered a commoner.

3. In what part of England did Richard of Gloucester live and govern?
(a) The west.
(b) The east.
(c) The north.
(d) The south.

4. Where did Gloucester send Rivers, Grey, and Vaughn?
(a) He sent them to Wales.
(b) He sent them to the Tower of London.
(c) He sent them to strongholds in the north.
(d) He sent them to France to fight.

5. How did Hastings react when Richard confided his plans to him?
(a) Hastings flees north to Scotland.
(b) Hastings immediately plans to seize the throne for himself.
(c) Hastings was shocked and warned the king.
(d) Hastings supported him in usurping the throne.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Richard of Gloucester born?

2. How was Buckingham rewarded for supporting Gloucester?

3. Where was King Edward V to reside before his coronation?

4. Why weren't Clarence's children eligible for the succession?

5. Between what two houses was the War of the Roses?

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