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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 brings the Mayor to Richard and Buckingham at the Tower?
(a) Carbury.
(b) Towland.
(c) Baynard.
(d) Catesby.

2. Who is the situation in England left to according to the three speakers in Act II, scene iii?
(a) God.
(b) The Queen.
(c) The new King.
(d) The dead King.

3. How does the third speaker characterize the queen's brothers in Act II, scene iii?
(a) Haughty and proud.
(b) Christian and humble.
(c) Obnoxious and spoiled.
(d) Accomplished and virtuous.

4. What does Margaret say will teach Elizabeth what she wants?
(a) Her grief and sorrow.
(b) Her inner self.
(c) Her inner desires.
(d) Her prayers to God.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Margaret remain hidden during the action?

2. What is the imagery used for the change in power after King Edward's death?

3. What do Richard and Buckingham tell the Mayor that Hastings' crime is?

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

5. What traditionally follows the death of a ruler?

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