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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The woman Richard plans to marry is the widow of whom?
(a) Edward, Duke of York.
(b) Edward, Prince of Wales.
(c) Edward, Earl of Oxford.
(d) Edward, King of France.

2. Who will be made guardian of the new king if King Edward dies?
(a) Buckingham.
(b) Lancaster.
(c) Richmond.
(d) Richard.

3. Who asks God that Rivers, Dorset and Lord Hastings die young?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Edward.
(c) Henry.
(d) Elizabeth.

4. What relationship is King Henry IV to Edward of Wales?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His son.
(d) His father.

5. Where does Richard send Anne when the funeral is over?
(a) Thames House.
(b) Crosby House.
(c) James House.
(d) London House.

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

7. What was the king's order to kill Clarence a result of?
(a) His fear of another war.
(b) His fear of infighting.
(c) His fear or losing power.
(d) His fear of his brother.

8. What is the name of Richard's second brother?
(a) Crosby.
(b) Walter.
(c) Clarence.
(d) Henry.

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

10. What does the king do after he gets over his initial reaction to Clarence's death?
(a) Lament Clarence's death.
(b) Lament for Clarence's widow.
(c) Pity Richard.
(d) Hate Richard for bringing the message.

11. Where is the king's heir staying before being brought to London?
(a) Oxford.
(b) Carbury.
(c) Harrows.
(d) Ludlow.

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

13. What does Stanley dream ripped a helm from his head?
(a) A boar.
(b) A bear.
(c) A deer.
(d) A stag.

14. Richard says that he will follow Buckingham's directions in the matter of crowning a new king, "like a _______."
(a) Child.
(b) Wife.
(c) Servant.
(d) Friend.

15. What is the name of Hastings' mistress that Richard claims caused his deformation?
(a) Bay.
(b) Shady.
(c) Rivers.
(d) Shore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the King's initial reaction when Richard announces that Clarence is dead?

2. What is the name of one of Richard's brothers?

3. How is the Duchess of York related to Clarence's son and daughter?

4. Why does King Edward want Richard, Lord Hastings, and Elizabeth's brothers to make peace?

5. What does the queen do when Richard announces Clarence's death?

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