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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Richard say bore the King's countermand?
(a) A sloth.
(b) A fish on land.
(c) A cripple.
(d) A turtle.

4. Why does King Edward get angry with everyone present when he learns of Clarence's death?
(a) Because everyone there was not upset.
(b) Because everyone there was happy.
(c) Because no one spoke up for Clarence.
(d) Because no one offered to bury Clarence.

5. Where does Richard eventually order Henry's body be taken?
(a) Dampfriars.
(b) Blackfriars.
(c) Whitefriars.
(d) Darkfriars.

Short Answer Questions

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

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 was Clarence's dream foretelling?

5. What is the name of one of Richard's brothers?

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