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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. How does the Midget feel about Richard the Third's face?

2. Who's side of history was Oliphant on?

3. How does Grant describe the way stars affect a person?

4. What makes Mrs. Tinker think that Grant is unwell?

5. Where was Marta headed when she went to visit Grant?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Grant provide Mrs. Tinker with, and what did he never see?

2. Who was John Morton and why is he an important person?

3. What kind of England existed in the days of the Wars of the Roses?

4. Who does the Midget compare Richard III to and what similarities does that person possess as well?

5. What did this information do to Grant's opinion of More, and to his recovery?

6. What surprised Grant about the reign of Richard III?

7. What puzzles Grant about what he is learning about Richard the Third's fall from grace?

8. How does the Matron feel about King Richard III?

9. How does Grant recognize his first visitor, and who does he think she is?

10. What is Grant's belief into researching a perpetrator?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Despite there being several vindications of Richard III written in the centuries to follow, they still didn't appear in the history books. Suggest reasons why this would be the case.

Essay Topic 2

In your opinion, what is the most convincing reason for Richard not to have killed his nephews? Take quotes from the book and argue creatively.

Essay Topic 3

Imagine why Mrs. Tinker always carries the same ratty handbag and wears the same hat. What does this say about the character? What does this explain about her personality? Why do you think that she never wore the bags that Grant bought her?

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