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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 Queen Dowager's continued stay in sanctuary embarrass Richard?
(a) It meant he could not confess his love to her.
(b) She decried his name and threatened him.
(c) She was suffering from a mental illness.
(d) It implied she was unsafe because of Richard.

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

3. Who did Edward IV appoint as the guardian of the Prince of Wales?
(a) Richard of Gloucester.
(b) Clarence.
(c) Lord Rivers.
(d) The Queen.

4. 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 short and dark, with muscular shoulders and legs.
(c) He is described as overweight, partaking in too many of life's excesses.
(d) He is described as tall and thin, extremely pious and eating little.

5. What title did Edward IV give Richard just before his death?
(a) The Lord Protector of the Realm.
(b) Duke of Warwick.
(c) The High Admiral.
(d) Interim King Richard III.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Richard of Gloucester born?

2. When do Croyland and Mancini believe Richard began planning to take the crown?

3. How many months was Queen Elizabeth forced to stay in sanctuary with her children?

4. When Gloucester and Buckingham arrived at Northampton, where was the King?

5. How many legitimate children did Richard have?

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