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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the given name of the Duke of Clarence?
(a) George.
(b) Gaylord.
(c) Gavin.
(d) Geoffrey.

3. Who told Clarence's children of his death?
(a) The Queen.
(b) Richard.
(c) The King.
(d) Their mother.

4. Who ordered Clarence's murder?
(a) Rivers.
(b) Edward.
(c) Henry.
(d) Richard.

5. Who calls Richard the devil and curses him for killing her husband and son?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Mary.
(c) Jane.
(d) Elizabeth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the King's initial reaction when Richard announces that Clarence is dead?

3. Where does Richard promise to Anne that Henry will be buried?

4. What does the queen do when Richard announces Clarence's death?

5. What do the assassins do after they murder Clarence?

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