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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 noblemen.
(c) Two soldiers.
(d) Two gentlemen.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the situation in England left to according to the three speakers in Act II, scene iii?

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

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

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

5. Where does Margaret plan to go when most of her curse is fulfilled?

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