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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. How was Buckingham rewarded for supporting Gloucester?
(a) He was given an expensive gold cup.
(b) He was given control of the fleet and the treasury.
(c) He was created Constable of England, Chief Justice, and Lord Chamberlain of Wales.
(d) He was made Prince of Wales, Duke of Norfolk, and Earl of Nottingham.

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

3. What were Gloucester and Buckingham planning?
(a) A coronation party for King Edward V.
(b) A coup.
(c) A war with France.
(d) A war with Scotland.

4. What news did Gloucester give the young King that shocked him?
(a) Gloucester told Edward V that France had invaded England.
(b) Gloucester told Edward V that he was the rightful King.
(c) Gloucester told Edward V that his mother died.
(d) Gloucester told Edward V that his councillors were conspiring to kill him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were the children of Edward IV and Elizabeth Wydville?

2. Who did Richard III appoint Constable of the Tower?

3. What was rumored about Richard of Gloucester's appearance?

4. What is the difference between Gloucester's Protectorship and Duke Humphrey's?

5. Who did Gloucester send with warrants for the execution of Rivers, Grey, and Vaughn?

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