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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-18, An Incestuous Passion, A Dark Prince.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did contemporary magnates feel about the Wydvilles?
(a) They supported the faction, which was very popular.
(b) They disliked the faction, thinking them common.
(c) They had no feeling one way or another.
(d) No one knew the Wydvilles at court.

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

3. With what country had England declared war just before the death of Edward IV?
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) Portugal.

4. How many months was Queen Elizabeth forced to stay in sanctuary with her children?
(a) Seven.
(b) Three.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five.

5. Who was Elizabeth Shore?
(a) She was the King's daughter.
(b) She was the King's niece.
(c) She was the King's wife.
(d) She was the King's favorite mistress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do revisionists such at Jack Leslau and Audrey Williamson believe?

2. How does More claim the Princes were killed?

3. Before she allowed her daughters to leave sanctuary, what did Elizabeth Wydville ask Richard III to do?

4. What outraged the chroniclers about the treatment of Richard III's corpse?

5. In what part of England were the Wydvilles in control?

(see the answer key)

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