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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. Who was made Governor to the Prince of Wales?
(a) Clarence, the Prince's uncle.
(b) Anthony Wydville, the Prince's uncle.
(c) Bishop Leicester, the Prince's priest.
(d) Richard of Gloucester, the Prince's uncle.

2. When did Queen Elizabeth give birth to Prince Edward?
(a) November 2, 1470.
(b) April 2, 1469.
(c) January 2, 1450.
(d) June 2, 1475.

3. How was Richard of Gloucester related to King Edward IV?
(a) They were brothers.
(b) They were father and son.
(c) They were brothers through marriage.
(d) They were cousins.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was briefly made King during the rebellion?

3. Why did Edward IV and Clarence quarrel over Warwick's estates?

4. During the time period, what did people think physical deformity meant about an individual?

5. In what year was Richard of Gloucester born?

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