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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who goes to Hastings with a message from Stanley at 4 o'clock in the morning?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A messenger.
(c) A nobleman.
(d) A page.

2. What is a scrivener?
(a) Someone paid to deliver messages.
(b) Someone paid to observe documents written.
(c) Someone paid to seliver legal documents.
(d) Someone paid to write documents.

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

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

5. What is the name of one of Richard's brothers?
(a) Hastings.
(b) York.
(c) Neville.
(d) Edward.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the given name of the Duke of Clarence?

2. How does Richmond characterize Richard's reign?

3. Why does Richmond say that Richard's supporters support him?

4. Who beheads Hastings before the Mayor could hear his confession?

5. What day is Buckingham executed on?

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