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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6, Deadly Feuds and Factions, Those of the Queen's Blood.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Richard marry?
(a) Elizabeth of York.
(b) Anne of Neville.
(c) Juana of Portugal.
(d) Mary of Wales.

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

3. What charge did Warwick and Clarence try to level against Edward IV?
(a) They attempted to have him declared a bastard.
(b) They tried to charge him with murder.
(c) They tried to declare his marriage invalid.
(d) They attempted to disprove his policies.

4. What was rumored about Richard of Gloucester's appearance?
(a) He had a physical deformity.
(b) He had bright red hair.
(c) He wore spectacles.
(d) He was extremely tall.

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(b) He was withdrawn and suspicious.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

Short Answer Questions

1. Initially, who was Gloucester's chief supporter?

2. Why weren't Clarence's children eligible for the succession?

3. What court faction was Clarence staunchly opposed to?

4. During the time period, what did people think physical deformity meant about an individual?

5. How many of the great English aristocratic families became extinct because of the War of the Roses?

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