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

2. After Hastings's death, where did the Marquess of Dorset flee?
(a) He fled to France.
(b) He fled to Scotland.
(c) He fled to London.
(d) He fled to Northampton.

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

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

5. How long did Richard III's coronation banquet last?
(a) Seven hours.
(b) Six and three-quarter hours.
(c) Five and a half hours.
(d) Three hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was King Edward V to reside before his coronation?

2. Why did Edward IV and Clarence quarrel over Warwick's estates?

3. In what part of England did Richard of Gloucester live and govern?

4. What plot was hatched in Sanctuary against Richard III?

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

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