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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. What group was appointed to watch over the Prince of Wales until he reached adulthood?
(a) A legal team of Parliament lawyers.
(b) A Council including the Queen, Richard, and Clarence.
(c) An elite team of knights including Arthur and Lancelot.
(d) A group of German mercenaries.

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

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

4. How many months was Queen Elizabeth forced to stay in sanctuary with her children?
(a) Seven.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Clarence, King Edward IV's brother, marry?

2. What do most commentators and historians agree Edward IV's marriage was based upon?

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

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

5. Edward V grew up under control of which court faction?

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