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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. With what country had England declared war just before the death of Edward IV?
(a) Portugal.
(b) Germany.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

2. In what part of England did Richard of Gloucester live and govern?
(a) The east.
(b) The north.
(c) The west.
(d) The south.

3. What title did Edward IV give Richard just before his death?
(a) Duke of Warwick.
(b) Interim King Richard III.
(c) The High Admiral.
(d) The Lord Protector of the Realm.

4. What was rumored about Richard of Gloucester's appearance?
(a) He was extremely tall.
(b) He had bright red hair.
(c) He had a physical deformity.
(d) He wore spectacles.

5. What is the difference between Gloucester's Protectorship and Duke Humphrey's?
(a) Humphrey had sovereign power and Gloucester was a figurehead.
(b) Humphrey staged a coup and Gloucester was loyal to the king.
(c) Humphrey had control of the military and Gloucester did not.
(d) Humphrey was a figurehead and Gloucester had sovereign power.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long did Richard III's coronation banquet last?

3. Why did Lord Howard support Gloucester?

4. Where did Gloucester send Rivers, Grey, and Vaughn?

5. Where did Richard spend his first night of his first progress?

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