The Princes in the Tower Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

Alison Weir (historian)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Princes in the Tower Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

Alison Weir (historian)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What is Weir's theory about Richard's alleged physical deformity?
(a) She thinks it was his leg, not his shoulder.
(b) She thinks it was absolutely true.
(c) She thinks it was a complete lie.
(d) She thinks it was exaggerated.

2. How many of the great English aristocratic families became extinct because of the War of the Roses?
(a) Seven.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Two.

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

4. Why did Edward IV and Clarence quarrel over Warwick's estates?
(a) Edward IV was not allowed to keep the estates.
(b) Clarence did not think Warwick's estates should have been taken.
(c) Clarence was not given all the estates like he wanted.
(d) Edward IV gave the estates back to Warwick.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Queen flee for sanctuary?

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

3. Why weren't Clarence's children eligible for the succession?

4. How did King Edward IV stun the world with his marriage?

5. What news did Gloucester give the young King that shocked him?

(see the answer key)

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