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

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

3. From whom was Henry Stafford, second Duke of Buckingham, descended?
(a) Richard I.
(b) Henry VIII.
(c) Edward III.
(d) William the Conqueror.

4. With what country had England declared war just before the death of Edward IV?
(a) Portugal.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) Spain.

5. How did contemporary magnates feel about the Wydvilles?
(a) They supported the faction, which was very popular.
(b) No one knew the Wydvilles at court.
(c) They had no feeling one way or another.
(d) They disliked the faction, thinking them common.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom did Warwick ally himself to invade England in 1470?

2. What other major health problem did Edward IV have after his return?

3. Who probably wrote the Croyland Chronicle?

4. Why were all of Gloucester's actions illegal?

5. How many legitimate children did Richard have?

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