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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 does the king do after he gets over his initial reaction to Clarence's death?
(a) Lament Clarence's death.
(b) Hate Richard for bringing the message.
(c) Lament for Clarence's widow.
(d) Pity Richard.

2. What do the characters do with Margaret's warnings?
(a) Take them to heart.
(b) Laugh at them.
(c) Write them down.
(d) Ignore them.

3. When the King asks for Elizabeth and the other men, who does Richard hand behind to speak with?
(a) The assassins.
(b) The murderers.
(c) The robbers.
(d) The criminals.

4. What quality in Richard is Anne impressed when he promises to oversee Henry's burial?
(a) Huberis.
(b) Remorse.
(c) Humility.
(d) Intelligence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the dead men surrounded by in Clarence's dream?

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

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

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

5. What does Richard give Anne after she doesn't kill him?

(see the answer key)

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