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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. Why does King Edward get angry with everyone present when he learns of Clarence's death?
(a) Because no one spoke up for Clarence.
(b) Because everyone there was happy.
(c) Because no one offered to bury Clarence.
(d) Because everyone there was not upset.

2. Who is Queen in Act I, scene iii?
(a) Mary.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Jane.
(d) Anne.

3. What is the name of the war that concludes just prior to the play starting?
(a) War of the Roses.
(b) War of 1812.
(c) War of the Straight.
(d) War of the Dukes.

4. Where does Clarence go when he dies in his dream?
(a) To the spirit realm.
(b) Back to London as a ghost.
(c) To hell.
(d) To heaven.

5. What does Anne hope will happen to Richard's children if he gets married?
(a) That they will die.
(b) That they will be murdered.
(c) That they will be deformed and hideous.
(d) That he never has any.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the dream, what does Richard do when Clarence tries to steady him?

2. Where is the king's heir staying before being brought to London?

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

4. What does Buckingham want the queen to do?

5. Which two Houses were involved in the recent war?

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