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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does King Edward asks Rivers and Hastings swear that they have for each other?
(a) Support.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Meaning.
(d) Love.

2. Who told Clarence's children of his death?
(a) The Queen.
(b) Richard.
(c) Their mother.
(d) The King.

3. In the dream, what does Richard do when Clarence tries to steady him?
(a) Fall overbaord.
(b) Push Clarence overboard.
(c) Throw Clarence overboard.
(d) Pull Clarence overboard with him.

4. Over how long in actual history do the play's events take place?
(a) Sixteen years.
(b) Seventeen years.
(c) Fourteen years.
(d) Fifteen years.

5. Where is Act II, scene iii taking place?
(a) In a room.
(b) In a street.
(c) In a house.
(d) In a tavern.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Richard that Buckingham has fled?

2. Who is speaking in Act II, scence iii?

3. What is the name of one of Richard's brothers?

4. Who brings the Mayor to Richard and Buckingham at the Tower?

5. Why does King Edward get angry with everyone present when he learns of Clarence's death?

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