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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who killed Rutland, the Duke of York's son?
(a) Richard.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Anne.
(d) Clarence.

2. What does Richard offer to Anne so that she can kill him?
(a) A lance.
(b) A dagger.
(c) A sword.
(d) A vial of poison.

3. Richard claims to hide his villainy behind what kind of behavior?
(a) Servitude.
(b) Humble.
(c) Christian.
(d) Good.

4. Richard says that he will follow Buckingham's directions in the matter of crowning a new king, "like a _______."
(a) Servant.
(b) Friend.
(c) Child.
(d) Wife.

5. Why does King Edward want Richard, Lord Hastings, and Elizabeth's brothers to make peace?
(a) Because there have been hostilities between them.
(b) Because they are hurting Elizabeth.
(c) Because he wants a peaceful kingdom.
(d) Because they are hurting his son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the King's initial reaction when Richard announces that Clarence is dead?

2. What do the people think of Margaret when she calls Richard a villain?

3. How is the Duchess of York related to Clarence's son and daughter?

4. Who told Clarence's children of his death?

5. Where does Richard eventually order Henry's body be taken?

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