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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6, Deadly Feuds and Factions, Those of the Queen's Blood.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what part of England were the Wydvilles in control?
(a) The north.
(b) The east.
(c) The south.
(d) The west.

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

4. Why did Edward IV and Clarence quarrel over Warwick's estates?
(a) Edward IV was not allowed to keep the estates.
(b) Edward IV gave the estates back to Warwick.
(c) Clarence was not given all the estates like he wanted.
(d) Clarence did not think Warwick's estates should have been taken.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What title did Edward IV give Richard just before his death?

2. How did Gloucester behave toward his nephew?

3. Why weren't Clarence's children eligible for the succession?

4. How was Richard of Gloucester related to King Edward IV?

5. Who did Edward IV appoint as the guardian of the Prince of Wales?

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