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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 Richard's second brother?
(a) Crosby.
(b) Walter.
(c) Clarence.
(d) Henry.

2. What does Richard say bore the King's initial order about Clarence?
(a) A winged Mercury.
(b) A winged Hermes.
(c) A winged messenger.
(d) A winged horse.

3. Why does King Edward want Richard, Lord Hastings, and Elizabeth's brothers to make peace?
(a) Because they are hurting his son.
(b) Because there have been hostilities between them.
(c) Because he wants a peaceful kingdom.
(d) Because they are hurting Elizabeth.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls Richard the devil and curses him for killing her husband and son?

2. What type of person does Anne think Richard is?

3. Who will be made guardian of the new king if King Edward dies?

4. What do the assassins do after they murder Clarence?

5. What does Richard do when he first enters the scene in Act II, scene i?

(see the answer key)

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