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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 did Hastings react when Richard confided his plans to him?
(a) Hastings flees north to Scotland.
(b) Hastings supported him in usurping the throne.
(c) Hastings was shocked and warned the king.
(d) Hastings immediately plans to seize the throne for himself.

2. How did Gloucester behave toward his nephew?
(a) He ignored him completely.
(b) He tried to adopt him.
(c) He openly supported him.
(d) He was withdrawn and suspicious.

3. Why did the Wydvilles want to crown Edward V immediately?
(a) They could not wait for the coronation party.
(b) They did not want Richard to be the Lord Protector.
(c) They needed his guidance in the war with France.
(d) They did not want Lord Rivers to gain power.

4. Who were the children of Edward IV and Elizabeth Wydville?
(a) Edward and Richard.
(b) Clarence and Richard.
(c) Edward and Clarence.
(d) Henry and George.

5. Who did Richard III appoint Constable of the Tower?
(a) Buckingham.
(b) Sir John Dudley.
(c) William Slaughter.
(d) Sir Robert Brackenbury.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Richard marry?

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

3. For what crime was Clarence ultimately executed?

4. What court faction was Clarence staunchly opposed to?

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

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