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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16, Rebellion, An Especial Good Lord.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was he when Edward of Middleham, Richard III's son, died?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Seven.
(c) Three.
(d) Seventeen.

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

3. Between what two houses was the War of the Roses?
(a) York and Lancaster.
(b) Plantagent and Lancaster.
(c) York and Tudor.
(d) Windsor and Tudor.

4. For what crime was Clarence ultimately executed?
(a) Murder.
(b) Grand Larceny.
(c) Rape.
(d) High treason.

5. How did the King feel about Elizabeth Wydville's refusal to leave sanctuary?
(a) Embarrassed.
(b) Ecstatic.
(c) Bereft.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do most contemporary historians think Gloucester had made up his mind to usurp the throne?

2. By conspiring to protect the Princes, what had the conspirators actually done?

3. What court faction was Clarence staunchly opposed to?

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

5. How many legitimate children did Richard have?

(see the answer key)

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