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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is the king's heir staying before being brought to London?
(a) Oxford.
(b) Carbury.
(c) Ludlow.
(d) Harrows.

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

4. Who made the prophecy that G of Edward's heirs would murder him?
(a) George.
(b) Henry.
(c) Richmond.
(d) Richard.

5. Who does Clarence tell of his bad dream?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) His cell mate.
(c) Prison-keeper.
(d) Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the people think of Margaret when she calls Richard a villain?

2. Who goes to Hastings with a message from Stanley at 4 o'clock in the morning?

3. Catesby thinks the country will not be at peace until who is crowned king?

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

5. When the King asks for Elizabeth and the other men, who does Richard hand behind to speak with?

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