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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. What is the name of King Henry IV's queen?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Eleanor.
(d) Annabelle.

2. What does Richard say bore the King's countermand?
(a) A sloth.
(b) A turtle.
(c) A cripple.
(d) A fish on land.

3. Where is the king's heir staying before being brought to London?
(a) Harrows.
(b) Carbury.
(c) Ludlow.
(d) Oxford.

4. Why does King Edward get angry with everyone present when he learns of Clarence's death?
(a) Because no one spoke up for Clarence.
(b) Because no one offered to bury Clarence.
(c) Because everyone there was happy.
(d) Because everyone there was not upset.

5. What does the queen do when Richard announces Clarence's death?
(a) Declare the day a Holy day.
(b) Declare a celebration in honor of Clarence's life.
(c) Declare a period of mourning.
(d) Declare that the kingdom enter a period of mourning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Queen say King Edward should reconcile with since everyone has reconciled with him?

2. What does Richard offer to Anne so that she can kill him?

3. Who asks God that Rivers, Dorset and Lord Hastings die young?

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

5. Over how long in actual history do the play's events take place?

(see the answer key)

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