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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 was significantly absent from Richard III's coronation ceremony?
(a) His brother Clarence.
(b) Elizabeth Wydville.
(c) His mother, the Duchess of York.
(d) Henry Tudor.

2. 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.

3. Why weren't Clarence's children eligible for the succession?
(a) They were blocked by a bill of attainder.
(b) They were all bastards.
(c) They were sent to Spain after his execution.
(d) They were killed after his execution.

4. Why was Edward IV's marriage to Elizabeth Wydville scandalous?
(a) He was already married.
(b) She was six months pregnant when they wed.
(c) He was already betrothed to a princess.
(d) She was considered a commoner.

5. What rumored conspiracy did Gloucester exaggerate to further his own ambitions?
(a) He exaggerated the Wydville's plot against him.
(b) He exaggerated Buckingham's wealth.
(c) He exaggerated Hastings's loyalty to Edward IV.
(d) He exaggerated the threat from France.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did contemporary magnates feel about the Wydvilles?

2. Who was sent to live with Gloucester's wife, this person's maternal aunt?

3. In what year was Richard of Gloucester born?

4. Why were all of Gloucester's actions illegal?

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

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