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

2. Who does Richard accuse of having Lord Hastings imprisoned?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Hastings.
(c) Buckingham.
(d) Anne.

3. Richard claims to hide his villainy behind what kind of behavior?
(a) Servitude.
(b) Good.
(c) Humble.
(d) Christian.

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

5. In the dream, what does Richard do when Clarence tries to steady him?
(a) Throw Clarence overboard.
(b) Pull Clarence overboard with him.
(c) Fall overbaord.
(d) Push Clarence overboard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does King Edward want Richard, Lord Hastings, and Elizabeth's brothers to make peace?

2. Who does Clarence tell of his bad dream?

3. What is the given name of the Duke of Clarence?

4. What relationship is King Henry IV to Edward of Wales?

5. What does Richard say is the cause of Henry and Edward's deaths?

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