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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the dream, what does Richard do when Clarence tries to steady him?
(a) Throw Clarence overboard.
(b) Push Clarence overboard.
(c) Fall overbaord.
(d) Pull Clarence overboard with him.

2. Who orders the arrest of Grey and his companion?
(a) Buckingham and Edward.
(b) Richard and Buckingham.
(c) Richard and Edward.
(d) Edward and the Duchess.

3. Who does Richard tell to spread a rumor that his wife is ill?
(a) Lancaster.
(b) Catesby.
(c) Rochester.
(d) Buckingham.

4. What does the queen do when Richard announces Clarence's death?
(a) Declare a celebration in honor of Clarence's life.
(b) Declare the day a Holy day.
(c) Declare a period of mourning.
(d) Declare that the kingdom enter a period of mourning.

5. What do the assassins do after they murder Clarence?
(a) Bury him in an unmarked grave.
(b) Throw him in the river.
(c) Take his body to the King.
(d) Dunk him in a wine barrel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will be made guardian of the new king if King Edward dies?

2. Richard tells Edward that his other uncles are what?

3. Who does Richard send to murder the princes?

4. Why does Richard say that Clarence was killed?

5. How does Richard feel about the crowd's reaction to Buckingham's speech?

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