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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. When did the younger boy join his brother?

2. How old was Richard when Edward was married to Eleanor?

3. Who benefits from the death of the two princes?

4. What is a dragoon?

5. What was the Amazon's opinion of telegrams?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Brent's message to Alan?

2. What did Laura mention about the Martyrs?

3. What did Richard do on the Fifth of June?

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

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

6. What was the actual goal of the Covenanters?

7. What is the difference between what the dragoons were and what they are considered to be by the majority of the populace today?

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

9. What idea makes the whole notion of the murder of his nephews ludicrous?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Suggest reasons why Grant doesn't believe he'll like actual detective work as much as he enjoyed researching Richard III. What is the difference between being a detective and being a researcher?

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

Define martyrdom and how it shapes the outside view of a culture or country. How do people react to martyrdom? Compare how people reacted in the fourteenth century to how people react now.

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