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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-21, Pretenders, Tyrell's Confession, The Skeletons in the Tower.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Next to Buckingham, who was the most powerful subject in England?
(a) York.
(b) Brackenbury.
(c) Norfolk.
(d) Suffolk.

3. When did Henry officially date the beginning of his reign?
(a) The day before Bosworth.
(b) The day Edward V was killed.
(c) The day of his coronation.
(d) The day of his birth.

4. On what date did the Battle of Bosworth take place?
(a) August 22nd.
(b) June 19.
(c) July 3rd.
(d) June 13.

5. What similar condition was found in both skeletons?
(a) Scurvy.
(b) Hypodontia.
(c) Osteoporosis.
(d) Scoliosis.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did the savage Battle of Bosworth last?

2. What other member of his family did Gloucester have to slander to overcome the Princes?

3. Where did the Queen flee for sanctuary?

4. When they spoke to King Edward V, who did Gloucester and Buckingham blame for Edward IV's death?

5. What were Gloucester and Buckingham planning?

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