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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. Just before leaving for his progress, Richard III gave his son Edward of Middleham what title?
(a) Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
(b) Lord Protector of London.
(c) Constable of Scotland.
(d) Ambassador to France.

2. Who were the other Lancastrian claimants to the throne?
(a) The King of Portugal and the Queen of Castile.
(b) King Louis XI and Queen Margaret.
(c) Edward V and Richard Duke of York.
(d) The Duke of Buckingham and his son.

3. What was the debate about the government during the King's minority?
(a) Whether or not to give Lord Hastings the position of Lord Protector.
(b) Whether or not to crown the Prince of Wales.
(c) Whether or not to let the Queen govern as regent.
(d) Whether or not to give Gloucester sovereign power.

4. Despite all his outward displays of confidence, Richard III knew his position to be what?
(a) Treasonous.
(b) Insecure.
(c) Eternal.
(d) Impregnable.

5. Who did Richard III order to kill the Princes?
(a) Buckingham.
(b) Green.
(c) Norfolk.
(d) Brackenbury.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Wydvilles want to crown Edward V immediately?

2. When do most contemporary historians think Gloucester had made up his mind to usurp the throne?

3. When do Croyland and Mancini believe Richard began planning to take the crown?

4. Why did Edward IV take out loans from London financiers?

5. How long did the savage Battle of Bosworth last?

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