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

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

3. Richard says that he will follow Buckingham's directions in the matter of crowning a new king, "like a _______."
(a) Friend.
(b) Servant.
(c) Wife.
(d) Child.

4. What relationship is King Henry IV to Edward of Wales?
(a) His father.
(b) His son.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His uncle.

5. How is the Duchess of York related to Clarence's son and daughter?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Cousin.
(c) Stepmother.
(d) Grandmother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Richard accuse of having Clarence imprisoned?

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

3. Who ordered Clarence's murder?

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

5. What was the king's order to kill Clarence a result of?

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