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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. When Gloucester and Buckingham arrived at Northampton, where was the King?
(a) Thirty miles south in London.
(b) Ten miles west in Shropshire.
(c) Fifteen miles north in Bath.
(d) Fourteen miles south in Stony Stratford.

2. Where did the Queen flee for sanctuary?
(a) St. Paul's Cathedral.
(b) Bath.
(c) Westminster.
(d) Northampton.

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

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

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. With what country had England declared war just before the death of Edward IV?

2. In 1453, King Henry VI suffered what kind of mental illness?

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

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

5. Edward V grew up under control of which court faction?

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