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

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

3. Who did Richard marry?
(a) Anne of Neville.
(b) Juana of Portugal.
(c) Elizabeth of York.
(d) Mary of Wales.

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

5. At age forty, how is Edward IV described physically by his contemporaries?
(a) He is described as slim and willowy, almost ladylike.
(b) He is described as tall and thin, extremely pious and eating little.
(c) He is described as overweight, partaking in too many of life's excesses.
(d) He is described as short and dark, with muscular shoulders and legs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What significant person died at the Battler of Tewkesbury?

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

4. From whom was Henry Stafford, second Duke of Buckingham, descended?

5. What was the debate about the government during the King's minority?

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