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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8, An Innocent Lamb in the Hands of Wolves, The Lord Protector.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Wydvilles want to crown Edward V immediately?
(a) They needed his guidance in the war with France.
(b) They did not want Richard to be the Lord Protector.
(c) They did not want Lord Rivers to gain power.
(d) They could not wait for the coronation party.

2. Who were the children of Edward IV and Elizabeth Wydville?
(a) Clarence and Richard.
(b) Edward and Richard.
(c) Henry and George.
(d) Edward and Clarence.

3. Why were all of Gloucester's actions illegal?
(a) He had not gotten Edward IV's permission.
(b) He had not married the Queen.
(c) He had not gotten Edward V's signature.
(d) He had no official authority as Lord Protector from the council.

4. When they spoke to King Edward V, who did Gloucester and Buckingham blame for Edward IV's death?
(a) They blamed Parliament.
(b) They blamed his ministers.
(c) They blamed the northerners.
(d) They blamed the French.

5. How did Gloucester behave toward his nephew?
(a) He openly supported him.
(b) He was withdrawn and suspicious.
(c) He ignored him completely.
(d) He tried to adopt him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Gloucester send Rivers, Grey, and Vaughn?

2. For what crime was Clarence ultimately executed?

3. What group was appointed to watch over the Prince of Wales until he reached adulthood?

4. Who was the first sovereign of the House of York?

5. What two groups did Edward IV fail to unify before his death?

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