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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. Where did Richard take the young prince?

2. Where had the majority of the Royal family gone following Edward's death?

3. What are the vast majority of gravestones and monuments in Scotland of people executed for religious beliefs?

4. Where did Richard and his wife move after June 5th?

5. Where was Richard the day that Edward died?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is interesting to note about Richard III's heirs?

2. How did repealing Titulus Regius provide Henry VII with a motive for murder?

3. What is Brent's message to Alan?

4. Why was the pardoning of Lord Stanley the signing of Richard's own death warrant?

5. What was the difference in the Queen Dowager's treatment under Edward and under Henry?

6. What did Laura mention about the Martyrs?

7. When reviewing Thomas More's account of Richard the Third, what problem did Alan come up with?

8. What is the difference in previous records of Henry and Richard?

9. What evidence is there to show that Richard wasn't vindictive to Lord Hastings?

10. What is noted about the general reception of Richard taking over as Protector of England?

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

Explain why Grant reminisces so often about old England. Why do you think he longs so much for this older version of his homeland? What beauteous things did it offer? What were its downfalls?

Essay Topic 3

Quote the Matron's opinion of Richard the Third. Explain why her opinion is the most accurate of any other person. Compare and contrast her opinion with at least two other characters in the book.

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