King Richard III | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1, Scene 1

1. Where is Richard from?

Gloucester.

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

Edward.

3. What is the name of Richard's second brother?

Clarence.

4. Who made the prophecy that G of Edward's heirs would murder him?

Richard.

5. What is the given name of the Duke of Clarence?

George.

6. Who does Richard plan to marry when he finds out that the King is ill?

Anne Neville.

7. The woman Richard plans to marry is the widow of whom?

Edward, Prince of Wales.

8. What is the name of the war that concludes just prior to the play starting?

War of the Roses.

9. Which two Houses were involved in the recent war?

York and Lancaster.

10. Why does Richard want to create chaos in England?

Because of his deformity.

11. What type of person does Richard want to be?