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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. Which two Houses were involved in the recent war?
(a) York and Lancaster.
(b) York and Oxford.
(c) Lancaster and Oxford.
(d) Oxford and Shire.

2. Who does Clarence tell of his bad dream?
(a) His cell mate.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Prison-keeper.
(d) Richard.

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

4. What is the King's initial reaction when Richard announces that Clarence is dead?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Pleasure.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Satisfaction.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Clarence initially believe ordered his death?

3. Why does Richard say that Clarence was killed?

4. What do the people think of Margaret when she calls Richard a villain?

5. What do the characters do with Margaret's warnings?

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