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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls Richard the devil and curses him for killing her husband and son?

2. What do the people think of Margaret when she calls Richard a villain?

3. Who comes into Clarence's cell when Clarence is sleeping?

4. What does Richard say is the cause of Henry and Edward's deaths?

5. Who says that Richard was being more cheerful when Richard is absent from the meeting about Edward's coronation date?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Margaret's curse?

2. Why does Buckingham say he and Richard should not stay behind while the others go to fetch King Edward's heir from Ludlow?

3. Once the parties in the king's presence have all reconciled themselves with each other, what does the queen suggest?

4. Why is Margaret gloating over Elizabeth's misery?

5. Why does Catesby think that Hastings and Stanley will not follow Richard?

6. What does the scrivener think about Richard's actions?

7. What does Richmond say his reign as king will accomplish?

8. Why are the women frightened when they try and go see the young princes in the Tower?

9. Why does the Mayor end up begging for Richard to become king?

10. Before he dies, what does Grey say about Margaret's curse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the text to support your answer, discuss the importance of symbolism in the play. Make specific references to specific symbols and their importance.

Essay Topic 2

What is supernatural in the play? Using specific examples from the play, detail the role that the supernatural plays in Richard the III.

Essay Topic 3

How does the physical appearance of Richard symbolize his mental abilities? Cite examples from the text to support your answer.

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