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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Queen say King Edward should reconcile with since everyone has reconciled with him?
(a) Prince of Wales.
(b) Clarence.
(c) Richard.
(d) Duke of York.

2. Why does Richard say that Clarence was killed?
(a) Because of the king's displeasure.
(b) Because of the king's desire.
(c) Because of the king's initial order.
(d) Because of the king's dislike.

3. Where does Richard eventually order Henry's body be taken?
(a) Darkfriars.
(b) Whitefriars.
(c) Blackfriars.
(d) Dampfriars.

4. What do Dorset and Rivers advise the queen to do?
(a) Name herself regeant.
(b) Name herself her son's guardian.
(c) Lament her husband's death.
(d) Crown her young son king.

5. What does Richard do when he first enters the scene in Act II, scene i?
(a) Apologize for any offense he may have committed.
(b) Apologize for Clarence's death.
(c) Apologize for his duplicity.
(d) Apologize for his desires.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Richard accuse of having Clarence imprisoned?

2. What does the king do after he gets over his initial reaction to Clarence's death?

3. When the King asks for Elizabeth and the other men, who does Richard hand behind to speak with?

4. What does King Edward asks Rivers and Hastings swear that they have for each other?

5. How does the third speaker characterize the queen's brothers in Act II, scene iii?

(see the answer key)

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