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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who calls Richard the devil and curses him for killing her husband and son?
(a) Mary.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Jane.
(d) Margaret.

2. Why does Richard say that Clarence was killed?
(a) Because of the king's initial order.
(b) Because of the king's desire.
(c) Because of the king's displeasure.
(d) Because of the king's dislike.

3. What is the name of the war that concludes just prior to the play starting?
(a) War of the Straight.
(b) War of 1812.
(c) War of the Roses.
(d) War of the Dukes.

4. Why does King Edward get angry with everyone present when he learns of Clarence's death?
(a) Because no one spoke up for Clarence.
(b) Because everyone there was not upset.
(c) Because no one offered to bury Clarence.
(d) Because everyone there was happy.

5. Who tells Richard that Buckingham has fled?
(a) Ratcliffe.
(b) Greely.
(c) A messenger.
(d) Catesby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Richard plan to marry when he finds out that the King is ill?

2. Before Grey dies, he comments that whose curse is coming true?

3. Who goes to fetch Anne to be crowned Richard's queen?

4. What is the name of the Lord the three men who are about to be put to death criticize?

5. What does King Edward asks Rivers and Hastings swear that they have for each other?

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