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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. Which member of Stanley's family is Richard holding hostage?
(a) His mother.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His father.
(d) His son.

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

3. Who is Sir Walter Herbert?
(a) A merchant.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A policeman.
(d) A writer.

4. Over how long in actual history do the play's events take place?
(a) Fourteen years.
(b) Seventeen years.
(c) Sixteen years.
(d) Fifteen years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the king do after he gets over his initial reaction to Clarence's death?

2. What needs to happen for Margaret's vengeance to be complete?

3. Who says that Richard was being more cheerful when Richard is absent from the meeting about Edward's coronation date?

4. Where does Stanley suggest that he and Hastings flee to?

5. What do Richard and Buckingham tell the Mayor that Hastings' crime is?

(see the answer key)

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