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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 is Weir's theory about Richard's alleged physical deformity?
(a) She thinks it was absolutely true.
(b) She thinks it was his leg, not his shoulder.
(c) She thinks it was exaggerated.
(d) She thinks it was a complete lie.

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

3. With whom did Warwick ally himself to invade England in 1470?
(a) Margaret of Anjou.
(b) King Edward IV.
(c) The Spanish Infanta.
(d) King Louis XI.

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

5. What was rumored about Richard of Gloucester's appearance?
(a) He had a physical deformity.
(b) He was extremely tall.
(c) He had bright red hair.
(d) He wore spectacles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Richard marry?

2. In what year was Richard of Gloucester born?

3. Who wrote The History of King Richard III?

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

5. What House does Edward IV's marriage ultimately destroy?

(see the answer key)

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