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

2. What traditionally follows the death of a ruler?
(a) Turmoil.
(b) Bribery.
(c) Infighting.
(d) Peace.

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

4. Where does Margaret remain hidden during the action?
(a) In Westminster.
(b) In the north.
(c) In London.
(d) In the Tower.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does the third speaker characterize the queen's brothers in Act II, scene iii?

4. What does Elizabeth ask Margaret to teach her?

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

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