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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The words "naught" and "thought" are what?
(a) Figurative.
(b) Assonant.
(c) Consonant.
(d) Alliterative.

2. What does Richard tell Buckingham to tell the people of Edward's sons?
(a) They are dead.
(b) They are mad.
(c) They are bastards.
(d) They are insane.

3. Who does Buckingham talk to right before his execution?
(a) A sheriff.
(b) A nobleman.
(c) A gentleman.
(d) A soldier.

4. Which member of Stanley's family is Richard holding hostage?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His son.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

5. Who hesitates when Richard asks him to kill the young princes?
(a) Proctor.
(b) Buckingham.
(c) Stanley.
(d) Greeley.

6. Who wants to marry Elizabeth besides Richard?
(a) Richmond.
(b) Doran.
(c) Clarence.
(d) Edward.

7. Near what city does Act V, scene ii take place?
(a) London.
(b) Tamworth.
(c) Harbury.
(d) Stirling.

8. Richard says he has set his life upon a cast. What is the cast he is referring to?
(a) A twist of fate.
(b) A podium.
(c) A throw of a die.
(d) A molding of a sculpture.

9. Elizabeth is distressed at the news that Richard is being crowned King and urges Dorset to go where?
(a) Across the sea to live with Richmond.
(b) To Westminster Abbey for sanctuary.
(c) To France.
(d) To the north for protection.

10. According to Richard's almanac, what should the sun be doing?
(a) Hiding behind clouds.
(b) Beaming on the field.
(c) Rising from behind a tree.
(d) Shining on them.

11. Who does Richard send to murder the princes?
(a) Tyrrel.
(b) Turin.
(c) Tabsworth.
(d) Tarney.

12. Richard tries to lift his troops' spirits by pointing out that his army is how many times larger than Richmond's army?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

13. When the guard call Richard "the King," What does he quickly amend his words to be?
(a) Lord Regeant.
(b) Lord Protector.
(c) Lord Marshall.
(d) Lord Guardian.

14. Where does Margaret remain hidden during the action?
(a) In the Tower.
(b) In London.
(c) In the north.
(d) In Westminster.

15. How does Richard feel about the crowd's reaction to Buckingham's speech?
(a) Terrified.
(b) Fearful.
(c) Pleased.
(d) Angered.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many men are sent to kill the young princes?

4. Who says, "A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!"?

5. Who tells Richard that he has a duty to the people and the court to become king?

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