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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16, Rebellion, An Especial Good Lord.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What process usually reserved for magnates of the realm was overlooked before Hastings' execution?
(a) He had the right to defend himself in a public trial.
(b) He had the right to be tried by his peers in Parliament.
(c) He had the right to say goodbye to his loved ones.
(d) He had the right to create a new will.

2. How did Gloucester behave toward his nephew?
(a) He openly supported him.
(b) He tried to adopt him.
(c) He ignored him completely.
(d) He was withdrawn and suspicious.

3. What was Richard III's policy on the subject of the Princes?
(a) Complete transparency.
(b) Propagated lies.
(c) Complete silence.
(d) Don't ask, don't tell.

4. Who was Henry Stafford forced to marry?
(a) Juana of Portugal.
(b) Mary Tudor.
(c) Katherine Wydville.
(d) Elizabeth York.

5. What other member of his family did Gloucester have to slander to overcome the Princes?
(a) Anne Neville, his wife.
(b) Elizabeth, his sister.
(c) Clarence, his brother.
(d) The Duchess of York, his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Gloucester and Buckingham planning?

2. In what part of England did Richard of Gloucester live and govern?

3. From whom was Henry Stafford, second Duke of Buckingham, descended?

4. To whom did Gloucester claim Edward IV was pre-contracted, invalidating his marriage to Elizabeth Wydville?

5. How did Richard increase his power on the council?

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