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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. When Clarence is dead, he sees an unknown person that he killed where?
(a) In Carbury.
(b) In Oxford.
(c) In Westchester.
(d) In Tewkesbury.

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

3. 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.

4. What is the given name of the Duke of Clarence?
(a) Gavin.
(b) Gaylord.
(c) George.
(d) Geoffrey.

5. What does Richard do when he first enters the scene in Act II, scene i?
(a) Apologize for Clarence's death.
(b) Apologize for any offense he may have committed.
(c) Apologize for his duplicity.
(d) Apologize for his desires.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who orders the arrest of Grey and his companion?

2. Who does Richard accuse of having Clarence imprisoned?

3. Who comes into Clarence's cell when Clarence is sleeping?

4. Why does Richard say that Clarence was killed?

5. Who does Richard accuse of having Lord Hastings imprisoned?

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