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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. In what language were most of Richard III's devotional books?
(a) French.
(b) Welsh.
(c) Latin.
(d) English.

2. How old was Margaret Beaufort when she gave birth to Henry Tudor?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Forty.
(c) Twenty-five.
(d) Seventeen.

3. At age forty, how is Edward IV described physically by his contemporaries?
(a) He is described as slim and willowy, almost ladylike.
(b) He is described as tall and thin, extremely pious and eating little.
(c) He is described as short and dark, with muscular shoulders and legs.
(d) He is described as overweight, partaking in too many of life's excesses.

4. What group was appointed to watch over the Prince of Wales until he reached adulthood?
(a) An elite team of knights including Arthur and Lancelot.
(b) A Council including the Queen, Richard, and Clarence.
(c) A legal team of Parliament lawyers.
(d) A group of German mercenaries.

5. Just before leaving for his progress, Richard III gave his son Edward of Middleham what title?
(a) Constable of Scotland.
(b) Ambassador to France.
(c) Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
(d) Lord Protector of London.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Richard of Gloucester's son?

2. Where did the Queen flee for sanctuary?

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

4. How did Gloucester try to disinherit the Princes?

5. Why did the King choose Sheriff Hutton?

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