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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. Who did Edward IV appoint as the guardian of the Prince of Wales?
(a) Clarence.
(b) Lord Rivers.
(c) Richard of Gloucester.
(d) The Queen.

2. From whom was Henry Stafford, second Duke of Buckingham, descended?
(a) Richard I.
(b) Edward III.
(c) William the Conqueror.
(d) Henry VIII.

3. Who was Elizabeth Shore?
(a) She was the King's daughter.
(b) She was the King's wife.
(c) She was the King's favorite mistress.
(d) She was the King's niece.

4. Who was the first sovereign of the House of York?
(a) Edward VI.
(b) Henry VI.
(c) Edward IV.
(d) Henry V.

5. Edward V grew up under control of which court faction?
(a) The Northerners.
(b) The Wydvilles.
(c) The Yorkists.
(d) The Tudors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other member of his family did Gloucester have to slander to overcome the Princes?

2. What is the difference between Gloucester's Protectorship and Duke Humphrey's?

3. What is Weir's theory about Richard's alleged physical deformity?

4. Who wrote The History of King Richard III?

5. Why were all of Gloucester's actions illegal?

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