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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10, The Fall of Hastings, This Act of Usurpation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disease did Edward IV contract after a fishing trip?
(a) The bubonic plague.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Syphilis.
(d) Scoliosis.

2. Who did Gloucester basically force out of sanctuary?
(a) Richard, Duke of York.
(b) Edward V.
(c) Elizabeth Wydville.
(d) Henry Tudor.

3. Edward V grew up under control of which court faction?
(a) The Yorkists.
(b) The Wydvilles.
(c) The Tudors.
(d) The Northerners.

4. What other major health problem did Edward IV have after his return?
(a) He had a stroke.
(b) He had a hemorrhage.
(c) He had a kidney stone.
(d) He broke an arm.

5. Who was Elizabeth Shore?
(a) She was the King's niece.
(b) She was the King's daughter.
(c) She was the King's favorite mistress.
(d) She was the King's wife.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Gloucester send with warrants for the execution of Rivers, Grey, and Vaughn?

3. Why did Gloucester prefer to promote Buckingham instead of Hastings?

4. Who wrote The History of King Richard III?

5. Who did Richard marry?

(see the answer key)

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