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

2. Who does Richard tell to spread a rumor that his wife is ill?
(a) Catesby.
(b) Lancaster.
(c) Buckingham.
(d) Rochester.

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

4. How many times did Hastings' horse stumble on the way to the Tower?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

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 upset.
(c) They think she is lonely.
(d) They think she is old.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Richard send to murder the princes?

2. Where does Richard eventually order Henry's body be taken?

3. Where are Richmond and his supporters going?

4. Who do Lovell and Ratcliffe lead away to be executed?

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

(see the answer key)

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