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

2. What is the King's initial reaction when Richard announces that Clarence is dead?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Pleasure.
(d) Satisfaction.

3. A messenger comes to the Duchess of York and Queen Elizabeth and tells them that Grey and who were arrested?
(a) Rivers.
(b) Harrington.
(c) Henry.
(d) Edward.

4. What is the imagery used for the change in power after King Edward's death?
(a) A herd of horses.
(b) A thunder cloud.
(c) An approaching storm.
(d) An arriving ship.

5. What is the name of one of Richard's brothers?
(a) Edward.
(b) York.
(c) Neville.
(d) Hastings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the situation in England left to according to the three speakers in Act II, scene iii?

2. Where does Richard advise Edward to stay until his coronation?

3. What quality in Richard is Anne impressed when he promises to oversee Henry's burial?

4. Where does Clarence go when he dies in his dream?

5. Richard says that he will follow Buckingham's directions in the matter of crowning a new king, "like a _______."

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