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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 killed Rutland, the Duke of York's son?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Clarence.
(c) Anne.
(d) Richard.

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

3. What is the name of King Henry IV's queen?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Annabelle.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Eleanor.

4. Where does Richard promise to Anne that Henry will be buried?
(a) Chertsey monastery.
(b) Caseon monastery.
(c) Charland monastery.
(d) Cissiene monastery.

5. Who comes into Clarence's cell when Clarence is sleeping?
(a) Richard.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Lord Buckingham.
(d) The assassins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Richard say he cannot be loved?

2. What is the name of one of Richard's brothers?

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

4. What quality in Richard is Anne impressed when he promises to oversee Henry's burial?

5. What type of person does Anne think Richard is?

(see the answer key)

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