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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12, Richard III, Conspiracies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who probably wrote the Croyland Chronicle?
(a) Mancini.
(b) John Russell, Bishop of London.
(c) Sir Thomas More, chronicler of Henry VII.
(d) Polydore Vergil, author of English History.

2. How did Richard construe his capture of the King?
(a) He called Edward V a traitor and sent him to prison.
(b) He called it a rescue, and he was restoring the kingdom to right.
(c) He told everyone he deserved to be king, not Edward.
(d) He told the councillors he missed his nephew dearly.

3. What did Gloucester tell the councillors about Hastings's execution?
(a) He said Hastings had planned to usurp the throne.
(b) He said Hastings had planned to kidnap the king.
(c) He said Hastings had planned to marry Elizabeth Wydville.
(d) He said Hastings had planned to murder him in the council meeting.

4. What disease did Edward IV contract after a fishing trip?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) The bubonic plague.
(c) Scoliosis.
(d) Syphilis.

5. What group was appointed to watch over the Prince of Wales until he reached adulthood?
(a) An elite team of knights including Arthur and Lancelot.
(b) A group of German mercenaries.
(c) A legal team of Parliament lawyers.
(d) A Council including the Queen, Richard, and Clarence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was significantly absent from Richard III's coronation ceremony?

2. Just before leaving for his progress, Richard III gave his son Edward of Middleham what title?

3. What rumored conspiracy did Gloucester exaggerate to further his own ambitions?

4. For what crime was Clarence ultimately executed?

5. Next to Buckingham, who was the most powerful subject in England?

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