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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who will be made guardian of the new king if King Edward dies?
(a) Richard.
(b) Lancaster.
(c) Buckingham.
(d) Richmond.

2. The woman Richard plans to marry is the widow of whom?
(a) Edward, Duke of York.
(b) Edward, Prince of Wales.
(c) Edward, Earl of Oxford.
(d) Edward, King of France.

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

4. What does Richard offer to Anne so that she can kill him?
(a) A sword.
(b) A lance.
(c) A dagger.
(d) A vial of poison.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of King Henry IV's queen?

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

3. What was Clarence's dream foretelling?

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

5. Over how long in actual history do the play's events take place?

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