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

2. What are the dead men surrounded by in Clarence's dream?
(a) The women in their lives.
(b) Weapons.
(c) Sand.
(d) Gold and gems.

3. Why does Richard want to create chaos in England?
(a) He wants more land.
(b) Because of his deformity.
(c) He is jealous.
(d) He wants his brothers to suffer.

4. What was Clarence's dream foretelling?
(a) Richard's life.
(b) His death.
(c) Richard's death.
(d) His life.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the third speaker characterize the queen's brothers in Act II, scene iii?

2. Why does King Edward get angry with everyone present when he learns of Clarence's death?

3. Who calls Richard the devil and curses him for killing her husband and son?

4. Why does Richard say he cannot be loved?

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

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