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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 weren't Clarence's children eligible for the succession?
(a) They were killed after his execution.
(b) They were blocked by a bill of attainder.
(c) They were all bastards.
(d) They were sent to Spain after his execution.

2. Who was Richard of Gloucester's son?
(a) Henry Tudor.
(b) Edward of Middleham.
(c) Edward V.
(d) Richard of York.

3. What do most commentators and historians agree Edward IV's marriage was based upon?
(a) Politics.
(b) Mutual respect.
(c) Lust.
(d) True love.

4. Who wrote The History of King Richard III?
(a) Sir Thomas More.
(b) Vergil.
(c) Bernard Andre.
(d) Dominic Mancini.

5. What House does Edward IV's marriage ultimately destroy?
(a) The Tudor House.
(b) The Windsor House.
(c) The Yorkist House.
(d) The Lancaster House.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many legitimate children did Richard have?

3. At the time of the War of the Roses, how much of the English population lived in towns and cities?

4. What charge did Warwick and Clarence try to level against Edward IV?

5. During Edward IV's reign, what was England's state?

(see the answer key)

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