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

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

3. Why was Hastings executed so swiftly after Gloucester's accusation?
(a) It was the law that the accused be executed quickly.
(b) He knew too much about Gloucester's plot to usurp the throne.
(c) The Queen insisted his execution be expedited.
(d) He angered his attendants and they could not wait to put him to death.

4. Who did Gloucester basically force out of sanctuary?
(a) Henry Tudor.
(b) Richard, Duke of York.
(c) Elizabeth Wydville.
(d) Edward V.

5. Why did Edward IV and Clarence quarrel over Warwick's estates?
(a) Edward IV was not allowed to keep the estates.
(b) Clarence did not think Warwick's estates should have been taken.
(c) Clarence was not given all the estates like he wanted.
(d) Edward IV gave the estates back to Warwick.

Short Answer Questions

1. The conspiracy was evidence that, while the Princes lived, Richard III's reign would be what?

2. Who did Gloucester claim withered his arm using witchcraft?

3. Who, probably, was involved in the plot against Richard III?

4. Who did many people believe was the rightful Queen of England?

5. After Richard's coup, what family's power in court ended?

(see the answer key)

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