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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. What does Richard say bore the King's initial order about Clarence?
(a) A winged messenger.
(b) A winged horse.
(c) A winged Mercury.
(d) A winged Hermes.

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

3. Why does Richard say that Clarence was killed?
(a) Because of the king's dislike.
(b) Because of the king's displeasure.
(c) Because of the king's desire.
(d) Because of the king's initial order.

4. Who goes to fetch Anne to be crowned Richard's queen?
(a) Lord Seaforth.
(b) Lord Steally.
(c) Lord Sayworth.
(d) Lord Stanley.

5. When the King asks for Elizabeth and the other men, who does Richard hand behind to speak with?
(a) The criminals.
(b) The murderers.
(c) The robbers.
(d) The assassins.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the indictment for Hastings label him as?

3. Who does Anne say killed the physical bodies of Henry and Edward of Wales?

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

5. Where does Buckingham plan to flee to?

(see the answer key)

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