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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) Henry.
(b) Crosby.
(c) Walter.
(d) Clarence.

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

3. Who comes into Clarence's cell when Clarence is sleeping?
(a) Lord Buckingham.
(b) The assassins.
(c) Richard.
(d) Elizabeth.

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

5. In the dream, what does Richard do when Clarence tries to steady him?
(a) Pull Clarence overboard with him.
(b) Push Clarence overboard.
(c) Throw Clarence overboard.
(d) Fall overbaord.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where is the king's heir staying before being brought to London?

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

5. Who does the Queen say King Edward should reconcile with since everyone has reconciled with him?

(see the answer key)

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