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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 Gloucester try to disinherit the Princes?
(a) He said his claim to the throne was better.
(b) He claimed they were unequipped mentally.
(c) He claimed they were secret French spies.
(d) He had them declared bastards.

2. When do most contemporary historians think Gloucester had made up his mind to usurp the throne?
(a) The end of September, 1483.
(b) The beginning of January, 1483.
(c) The middle of June, 1483.
(d) The end of May, 1483.

3. What disease did Edward IV contract after a fishing trip?
(a) The bubonic plague.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Scoliosis.
(d) Syphilis.

4. Why did the King choose Sheriff Hutton?
(a) He had fond memories of the keep.
(b) He knew Henry Tudor would not come there.
(c) It was close to London.
(d) He was obsessed with security.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After discovering the conspiracy, what did Richard III do?

2. What significant person died at the Battler of Tewkesbury?

3. On what date did the Battle of Bosworth take place?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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