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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 does Richard send Anne when the funeral is over?
(a) Thames House.
(b) Crosby House.
(c) London House.
(d) James House.

2. What does King Edward asks Rivers and Hastings swear that they have for each other?
(a) Love.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Meaning.
(d) Support.

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

4. Who does Richard accuse of having Lord Hastings imprisoned?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Hastings.
(c) Buckingham.
(d) Anne.

5. What do the people think of Margaret when she calls Richard a villain?
(a) They think she is mad.
(b) They think she is lonely.
(c) They think she is upset.
(d) They think she is old.

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard claims to hide his villainy behind what kind of behavior?

2. Who is speaking in Act II, scence iii?

3. Why does Richard say that Clarence was killed?

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?

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