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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4, Richard of Gloucester, Clarence and the Wydvilles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Edward IV take out loans from London financiers?
(a) He was building a great fleet of ships.
(b) He was terrible at managing money.
(c) His court was extravagant and he needed the money to keep up appearances..
(d) He was financing a war with Brittany.

2. During Edward IV's reign, what was England's state?
(a) Stable.
(b) Wracked with conflict.
(c) Impoverished.
(d) Incredibly wealthy.

3. Who did Clarence, King Edward IV's brother, marry?
(a) Josephine, Louis XI's daughter.
(b) Elizabeth Wydville.
(c) Maria, the Spanish Infanta.
(d) Isabella, the Earl of Warwick's daughter.

4. Who was the first sovereign of the House of York?
(a) Henry VI.
(b) Edward IV.
(c) Edward VI.
(d) Henry V.

5. Between what two houses was the War of the Roses?
(a) York and Lancaster.
(b) York and Tudor.
(c) Windsor and Tudor.
(d) Plantagent and Lancaster.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was briefly made King during the rebellion?

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

4. In what year was Richard of Gloucester born?

5. How many legitimate children did Richard have?

(see the answer key)

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