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King Richard III Quiz

William Shakespeare
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King Richard III Quiz

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1)

Where is the king's heir staying before being brought to London? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Harrows.
Oxford.
Carbury.
Ludlow.
2)

How many men does Richard say he has slain that are dressed like Richmond? (from Act 5, Scene 4)

Three.
Five.
Four.
Two.
3)

What is the name of the Prince who is returning to court to be crowned king? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

Edward.
Henry.
Franklin.
George.
4)

Where is Act II, scene iii taking place? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

In a room.
In a tavern.
In a house.
In a street.
5)

Who is Stanley loyal to? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Prince Edward.
Queen Elizabeth.
Hastings.
The late King Edward.
6)

When does the Bishop suggest that Edward be coronated? (from Act 3, Scene 4)

Within the week.
The next day.
Now.
In a month.
7)

Who advises Richard to leave the battlefield and not fight on foot? (from Act 5, Scene 4)

Norfolk.
Turbot.
Harris.
Catesby.
8)

What does the white rose refer to? (from Act 5, Scene 5)

The House of Norflok.
The House of Yarshire.
The House of Lancaster.
The House of Dannite.
9)

Who says, "Cry woe for this hereafter." before they die? (from Act 3, Scene 3)

Rivers.
Grey.
Edward.
Vaughan.
10)

What did the young Duke of York say grow quickly according to Richard? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

Women.
Trees.
Weeds.
Commoners.
11)

Who wants to marry Elizabeth besides Richard? (from Act 4, Scene 3)

Doran.
Clarence.
Edward.
Richmond.
12)

Who beheads Hastings before the Mayor could hear his confession? (from Act 3, Scene 5)

Ratcliffe and Lovell.
Catesby and Carbury.
Richard and Buckingham.
Towland and Greeley.
13)

Why does Buckingham say York cannot claim sanctuary? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Because it is against the orders of his future king.
Because he is too young to understand it.
Because he is not an adult and hasn't committed a crime.
Because he has committed a crime by fleeing.
14)

Why does Buckingham believe he is being executed? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

Because he broke his oath to King Edward.
Because he doesn't have any soldiers.
Because he wouldn't do as King Richard asked.
Because Richard doesn't like him.
15)

What is the imagery used for the change in power after King Edward's death? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

A thunder cloud.
An arriving ship.
A herd of horses.
An approaching storm.
16)

Where does Buckingham plan to flee to? (from Act 4, Scene 2)

Wales.
Westminster.
Ireland.
France.
17)

Who does Buckingham talk to right before his execution? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

A sheriff.
A nobleman.
A gentleman.
A soldier.
18)

What does Richard say makes him want to hide from greatness? (from Act 3, Scene 7)

Humility and modest abilities.
Personal habits.
Physical defects.
Mental abilities.
19)

Where does Stanley camp out? (from Act 5, Scene 3)

West of Richard's forces.
South of Richard's forces.
North of Richard's forces.
East of Richard's forces.
20)

Who is crowned king when Richard is killed? (from Act 5, Scene 5)

Lancaster.
Richmond.
Stirling.
Norfolk.
21)

Which king was killed in the same location Grey, Rivers and Vaughan are? (from Act 3, Scene 3)

King Richard IV.
King Richard.
King Richard III.
King Richard II.
22)

Elizabeth is distressed at the news that Richard is being crowned King and urges Dorset to go where? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

Across the sea to live with Richmond.
To Westminster Abbey for sanctuary.
To the north for protection.
To France.
23)

Who brings the Mayor to Richard and Buckingham at the Tower? (from Act 3, Scene 5)

Towland.
Carbury.
Catesby.
Baynard.
24)

Who can be tempted to do anything for money? (from Act 4, Scene 2)

Tabesworth.
Turin.
Tyrrel.
Tarney.
25)

How does the third speaker characterize the queen's brothers in Act II, scene iii? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Haughty and proud.
Obnoxious and spoiled.
Accomplished and virtuous.
Christian and humble.
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