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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is sent to bring Edward's mother and son to London?
(a) Buckingham.
(b) Hastings.
(c) Shireson.
(d) Catesby.

2. What is the King's initial reaction when Richard announces that Clarence is dead?
(a) Pleasure.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Satisfaction.

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

4. Why does Buckingham say York cannot claim sanctuary?
(a) Because he is too young to understand it.
(b) Because he has committed a crime by fleeing.
(c) Because he is not an adult and hasn't committed a crime.
(d) Because it is against the orders of his future king.

5. Who is Stanley loyal to?
(a) The late King Edward.
(b) Hastings.
(c) Prince Edward.
(d) Queen Elizabeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Richard promise to Anne that Henry will be buried?

2. Where is the king's heir staying before being brought to London?

3. When the King asks for Elizabeth and the other men, who does Richard hand behind to speak with?

4. Which earldom does Buckingham want from Richard?

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

(see the answer key)

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