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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. What is the difference between the way Richard and Henry view the boys?

2. How does Grant feel now that he's gotten the facts on paper?

3. What did the Midget bring him?

4. What did Henry do to Elizabeth Woodville?

5. Who was pardoned twice?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is odd about the Tyrrel confession?

5. What differs in the accounts of how Henry VI's son dies?

6. How does Carradine plan to write the book on Richard III?

7. What was the actual goal of the Covenanters?

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

9. What is considered to be almost inappropriate actions of the royal family following Edward's death?

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

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 2

Explain how enthusiasm for a particular subject or task can make it far more enjoyable, and help to pass the time. Conversely, explain why a difficult task appears to take longer. What part do focus and intensity play?

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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