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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Richard feel about the crowd's reaction to Buckingham's speech?

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

3. Who does Richard want to slay on the battlefield?

4. Where is Richmond when Stanley leaves Richard?

5. Where are Richmond and his supporters going?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the text to support your answer, why does Shakespeare have scenes with commoners in them? Do these scenes broaden the scope of the play?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Buckingham and Hastings. How are their concepts of loyalty different or similar to each other? How does each character's concept of loyalty lead them to their execution? Support your answer with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Who are the mothers in the play? What is their role? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

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