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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Richard that "blood will be his end?"
(a) The Duchess of York.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Buckingham.
(d) Anne.

2. Who is speaking in Act II, scence iii?
(a) Two gentlemen.
(b) Two citizens.
(c) Two noblemen.
(d) Two soldiers.

3. What does Richard tell Buckingham to tell the people of Edward's sons?
(a) They are bastards.
(b) They are mad.
(c) They are dead.
(d) They are insane.

4. What is the imagery used for the change in power after King Edward's death?
(a) A thunder cloud.
(b) An approaching storm.
(c) An arriving ship.
(d) A herd of horses.

5. Who does the Mayor promise to tell of Hastings' treason?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) The people.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Anne.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who beheads Hastings before the Mayor could hear his confession?

2. Where is Act II, scene iii taking place?

3. What traditionally follows the death of a ruler?

4. What does Elizabeth ask Margaret to teach her?

5. What does Margaret say will teach Elizabeth what she wants?

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