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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sir Walter Herbert?

2. Who hesitates when Richard asks him to kill the young princes?

3. Who does Buckingham talk to right before his execution?

4. Where is Richmond when Stanley leaves Richard?

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

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

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

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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