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

2. Where is Act II, scene iii taking place?
(a) In a house.
(b) In a room.
(c) In a street.
(d) In a tavern.

3. What needs to happen for Margaret's vengeance to be complete?
(a) For Richard to see his wife murdered.
(b) For Richard to die.
(c) For Richard to be dethroned.
(d) For Richard to see his children murdered.

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

5. What does Elizabeth ask Margaret to teach her?
(a) How to curse your family.
(b) How to live with the pain.
(c) How to curse her enemies.
(d) How to live in hiding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Richard and his men plan to meet later after the Mayor leaves the Tower?

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

3. What traditionally follows the death of a ruler?

4. Who is speaking in Act II, scence iii?

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

(see the answer key)

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