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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 many conspirators were there in the plot to kill King Richard?

2. What was Richard's first move when Edward died?

3. Who appears to be at the heart of every issue?

4. What time did Grant believe he would sleep to?

5. When did the younger boy join his brother?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the actual goal of the Covenanters?

3. In what ways was Henry VII "sideways as a crab?"

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

5. Why doesn't Grant write the book on Richard the Third?

6. Why was it important to Morton that Richard be removed from the throne?

7. What led Carradine to believe that Richard wanted to end the feud between the Lancasters and Yorks?

8. What was Henry the Seventh's first action when he came to the throne?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Grant's demeanor change throughout his stay at the hospital? Explain why and how this is the case.

Essay Topic 2

Carradine is described as being extremely doting on Atlanta before he found his purpose, and then almost ignoring her to the point of his 'not being any use to her' when he finds a calling. Suggest reasons why this would be the case. Explain what affect this would have on their relationship and on her psyche.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how historical accuracy is necessary to formulate an honest opinion of a person, place or event. Is it ever possible to get accounts that are truly historically accurate? How do you determine whether one account is more accurate than another?

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