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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 is sent to bring Edward's mother and son to London?

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

3. Where does Richard advise Edward to stay until his coronation?

4. Catesby thinks the country will not be at peace until who is crowned king?

5. Before Grey dies, he comments that whose curse is coming true?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Anne's wish for Richard, while she is mourning her husband's and father-in-law's deaths?

2. What does Richmond do for Richard's soldiers?

3. What does Rivers lament over before his execution?

4. Why does Stanley tell Christopher that he cannot support Richmond?

5. What does Clarence hope for out of his death?

6. What is surprising about Stanely's announcement that Elizabeth is letting her daughter marry Richmond?

7. What story does Richard want Buckingham to tell the people about Edward's sons and Edward?

8. What happens when Anne orders that the coffin of her husband be taken to be buried?

9. Why does Hastings tell Stanley that there is nothing to fear from the councils?

10. What does Buckingham believe he is being punished for at his execution?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is Richard the hero or the villain of the play? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Using examples from the text to support your answer, explain how the characters in Richard the III are self-aware.

Essay Topic 3

How does Richard manipulate the audience and the other characters in the play? Use specific examples to support your answer.

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