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

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

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

4. What do Richard and Buckingham tell the Mayor that Hastings' crime is?
(a) Murder.
(b) Treason.
(c) Adultery.
(d) Theft.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What needs to happen for Margaret's vengeance to be complete?

2. Where does Margaret remain hidden during the action?

3. Who brings the Mayor to Richard and Buckingham at the Tower?

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

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

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