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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-21, Pretenders, Tyrell's Confession, The Skeletons in the Tower.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Recorded by Thomas More, who confessed to killing the Princes?
(a) Richard III.
(b) Sir Brackenbury.
(c) Sir James Tyrell.
(d) William Slaughter.

2. Despite all his outward displays of confidence, Richard III knew his position to be what?
(a) Eternal.
(b) Treasonous.
(c) Insecure.
(d) Impregnable.

3. How far below the surface was the chest found?
(a) 10 feet.
(b) 5 feet.
(c) 2 feet.
(d) 15 feet.

4. Why does Weir claim no one pretended to be Edward V?
(a) He was known to be alive.
(b) He was living in France.
(c) He was too well-known at court.
(d) He was physically deformed.

5. Who wrote The History of King Richard III?
(a) Sir Thomas More.
(b) Bernard Andre.
(c) Vergil.
(d) Dominic Mancini.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Wydvilles want to crown Edward V immediately?

2. Where in the Tower of London were the Princes probably kept?

3. Buckingham decided to rebel against the king after a conversation with whom?

4. How many priests did Richard III employ to say mass for the salvation of his soul?

5. How was Richard of Gloucester related to King Edward IV?

(see the answer key)

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