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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16, Rebellion, An Especial Good Lord.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rumored conspiracy did Gloucester exaggerate to further his own ambitions?
(a) He exaggerated the threat from France.
(b) He exaggerated the Wydville's plot against him.
(c) He exaggerated Hastings's loyalty to Edward IV.
(d) He exaggerated Buckingham's wealth.

2. After Hastings's death, where did the Marquess of Dorset flee?
(a) He fled to France.
(b) He fled to London.
(c) He fled to Northampton.
(d) He fled to Scotland.

3. Who did Edward IV appoint as the guardian of the Prince of Wales?
(a) Clarence.
(b) Richard of Gloucester.
(c) The Queen.
(d) Lord Rivers.

4. Where specifically was Richard III not to take Elizabeth Wydville's daughters?
(a) Buckingham Palace.
(b) Westminster.
(c) Brittany.
(d) The Tower of London.

5. Who was sent to live with Gloucester's wife, this person's maternal aunt?
(a) The Duke of York.
(b) The Marquess of Dorset.
(c) The Earl of Warwick.
(d) The Duke of Buckingham.

Short Answer Questions

1. What basically defeated the rebellion?

2. Why did the King choose Sheriff Hutton?

3. What was the document that formally presented Gloucester's claim to the throne?

4. How did Richard increase his power on the council?

5. From whom was Henry Stafford, second Duke of Buckingham, descended?

(see the answer key)

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