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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 was Edward IV's marriage to Elizabeth Wydville scandalous?
(a) He was already married.
(b) She was considered a commoner.
(c) He was already betrothed to a princess.
(d) She was six months pregnant when they wed.

2. Edward V grew up under control of which court faction?
(a) The Tudors.
(b) The Wydvilles.
(c) The Yorkists.
(d) The Northerners.

3. Who was briefly made King during the rebellion?
(a) Clarence.
(b) Edward V.
(c) Richard II.
(d) Henry VI.

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

5. What significant person died at the Battler of Tewkesbury?
(a) Prince Edward of Lancaster.
(b) King Edward IV.
(c) King Henry VI.
(d) The Earl of Warwick.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What, according to the author, are the most important pieces in the puzzle of the Princes?

3. What is Weir's theory about Richard's alleged physical deformity?

4. What was rumored about Richard of Gloucester's appearance?

5. In 1453, King Henry VI suffered what kind of mental illness?

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