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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. What type of person does Richard want to be?
(a) A religious man.
(b) A helper.
(c) A malcontent.
(d) A villan.

2. What does Richard promise to Buckingham for his help?
(a) A dukeship.
(b) A marquee.
(c) A countess.
(d) An earldom.

3. What is the name of the Lord the three men who are about to be put to death criticize?
(a) Lord Ratcliffe.
(b) Lord Farley.
(c) Lord Greeley.
(d) Lord Turbout.

4. What do the people think of Margaret when she calls Richard a villain?
(a) They think she is old.
(b) They think she is mad.
(c) They think she is lonely.
(d) They think she is upset.

5. Who does the Mayor promise to tell of Hastings' treason?
(a) Margaret.
(b) The people.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Anne.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When the guard call Richard "the King," What does he quickly amend his words to be?

4. Who made the prophecy that G of Edward's heirs would murder him?

5. Richard says that he will follow Buckingham's directions in the matter of crowning a new king, "like a _______."

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