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

2. What relationship is King Henry IV to Edward of Wales?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His father.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His son.

3. What does the king do after he gets over his initial reaction to Clarence's death?
(a) Lament for Clarence's widow.
(b) Hate Richard for bringing the message.
(c) Pity Richard.
(d) Lament Clarence's death.

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

5. What does Richard say is the cause of Henry and Edward's deaths?
(a) Anne's beauty.
(b) Anne's children.
(c) Anne's personality.
(d) Anne's jealousy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of King Henry IV's queen?

2. Who will be made guardian of the new king if King Edward dies?

3. What does Richard say bore the King's initial order about Clarence?

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

5. Why does King Edward get angry with everyone present when he learns of Clarence's death?

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