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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Richard that Buckingham has fled?

2. Who advises Richard to leave the battlefield and not fight on foot?

3. Which earldom does Buckingham want from Richard?

4. Why does Buckingham believe he is being executed?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Queen Margaret's curse, and how is it fulfilled throughout the play? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is justice? When is justice done in the play and to whom? Support your answer with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

What is Shakespeare's attitude towards Richard? Cite specific examples from the text to support your answer.

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