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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 does Clarence initially believe ordered his death?
(a) Henry.
(b) Rivers.
(c) Edward.
(d) Richard.

2. What was Clarence's dream foretelling?
(a) His death.
(b) His life.
(c) Richard's life.
(d) Richard's death.

3. Why does Richard say he cannot be loved?
(a) Because he is rich.
(b) Because of his looks.
(c) Because he is not king.
(d) Because of his brothers.

4. Why does Richard say that Clarence was killed?
(a) Because of the king's displeasure.
(b) Because of the king's initial order.
(c) Because of the king's desire.
(d) Because of the king's dislike.

5. Who asks God that Rivers, Dorset and Lord Hastings die young?
(a) Henry.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Edward.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the war that concludes just prior to the play starting?

3. What type of person does Richard want to be?

4. Who is Queen in Act I, scene iii?

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

(see the answer key)

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