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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. What is Weir's theory about Richard's alleged physical deformity?
(a) She thinks it was a complete lie.
(b) She thinks it was his leg, not his shoulder.
(c) She thinks it was absolutely true.
(d) She thinks it was exaggerated.

2. To whom did Gloucester claim Edward IV was pre-contracted, invalidating his marriage to Elizabeth Wydville?
(a) Lady Eleanor Butler.
(b) Anne Neville.
(c) Elizabeth Shore.
(d) Juana of Portugal.

3. What was the document that formally presented Gloucester's claim to the throne?
(a) The King's Claim.
(b) Renia Suprema.
(c) The Act of Attainder.
(d) Titulus Regius.

4. How was Hastings captured?
(a) Gloucester staged an ambush in the council room.
(b) He was captured while hiding in an inn.
(c) He was captured after a chase on horses.
(d) Gloucester followed him into a church and arrested him.

5. At age forty, how is Edward IV described physically by his contemporaries?
(a) He is described as overweight, partaking in too many of life's excesses.
(b) He is described as slim and willowy, almost ladylike.
(c) He is described as tall and thin, extremely pious and eating little.
(d) He is described as short and dark, with muscular shoulders and legs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where in the Tower of London were the Princes probably kept?

2. What group was appointed to watch over the Prince of Wales until he reached adulthood?

3. After Hastings's death, where did the Marquess of Dorset flee?

4. Why was Hastings executed so swiftly after Gloucester's accusation?

5. What news did Gloucester give the young King that shocked him?

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