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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. When do most contemporary historians think Gloucester had made up his mind to usurp the throne?
(a) The middle of June, 1483.
(b) The end of May, 1483.
(c) The beginning of January, 1483.
(d) The end of September, 1483.

2. After the death of Hastings, what happened to King Edward V?
(a) His attendants were removed and he feared he would be killed.
(b) He became a monk.
(c) He fell extremely ill and hung onto life by a thread.
(d) He was freed from tyranny and ruled the kingdom.

3. Who was the first sovereign of the House of York?
(a) Edward VI.
(b) Henry V.
(c) Edward IV.
(d) Henry VI.

4. Who did Richard marry?
(a) Mary of Wales.
(b) Elizabeth of York.
(c) Juana of Portugal.
(d) Anne of Neville.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Elizabeth Shore?

3. How did Richard increase his power on the council?

4. Who was briefly made King during the rebellion?

5. What do most commentators and historians agree Edward IV's marriage was based upon?

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