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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10, The Fall of Hastings, This Act of Usurpation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At age forty, how is Edward IV described physically by his contemporaries?
(a) He is described as short and dark, with muscular shoulders and legs.
(b) He is described as tall and thin, extremely pious and eating little.
(c) He is described as slim and willowy, almost ladylike.
(d) He is described as overweight, partaking in too many of life's excesses.

2. Who were the children of Edward IV and Elizabeth Wydville?
(a) Clarence and Richard.
(b) Edward and Richard.
(c) Henry and George.
(d) Edward and Clarence.

3. How many months was Queen Elizabeth forced to stay in sanctuary with her children?
(a) Seven.
(b) Three.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five.

4. Why did Edward IV take out loans from London financiers?
(a) He was terrible at managing money.
(b) He was financing a war with Brittany.
(c) He was building a great fleet of ships.
(d) His court was extravagant and he needed the money to keep up appearances..

5. Who was briefly made King during the rebellion?
(a) Richard II.
(b) Edward V.
(c) Clarence.
(d) Henry VI.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do most contemporary historians think Gloucester had made up his mind to usurp the throne?

2. What were Gloucester and Buckingham planning?

3. Why did Gloucester prefer to promote Buckingham instead of Hastings?

4. What other major health problem did Edward IV have after his return?

5. After the death of Hastings, what happened to King Edward V?

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