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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Richard want to create chaos in England?
(a) He wants more land.
(b) He wants his brothers to suffer.
(c) He is jealous.
(d) Because of his deformity.

2. Who goes to Hastings with a message from Stanley at 4 o'clock in the morning?
(a) A page.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A nobleman.
(d) A messenger.

3. Who is sent to bring Edward's mother and son to London?
(a) Shireson.
(b) Catesby.
(c) Buckingham.
(d) Hastings.

4. What relationship is King Henry IV to Edward of Wales?
(a) His son.
(b) His father.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His grandfather.

5. Richard says that he will follow Buckingham's directions in the matter of crowning a new king, "like a _______."
(a) Wife.
(b) Friend.
(c) Child.
(d) Servant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who orders the arrest of Grey and his companion?

2. What does Richard do when he first enters the scene in Act II, scene i?

3. Who does Anne say killed the physical bodies of Henry and Edward of Wales?

4. Who told Clarence's children of his death?

5. What does Anne hope will happen to Richard's children if he gets married?

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