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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14, The Princes in the Tower, The Wicked Uncle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was King Edward V to reside before his coronation?
(a) Westminster.
(b) Buckingham Palace.
(c) Northampton.
(d) The Tower of London.

2. Who was Margaret Beaufort?
(a) The daughter of John of Gaunt and wife of the late Henry Tudor.
(b) The sister of Elizabeth Wydville.
(c) The mother of Edward V and Richard, Duke of York.
(d) The cousin of Edward IV.

3. What did Gloucester tell the councillors about Hastings's execution?
(a) He said Hastings had planned to kidnap the king.
(b) He said Hastings had planned to murder him in the council meeting.
(c) He said Hastings had planned to usurp the throne.
(d) He said Hastings had planned to marry Elizabeth Wydville.

4. 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 tall and thin, extremely pious and eating little.
(d) He is described as slim and willowy, almost ladylike.

5. Who was Richard of Gloucester's son?
(a) Edward V.
(b) Richard of York.
(c) Edward of Middleham.
(d) Henry Tudor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Buckingham decided to rebel against the king after a conversation with whom?

2. What significant person died at the Battler of Tewkesbury?

3. Who was made Governor to the Prince of Wales?

4. When they spoke to King Edward V, who did Gloucester and Buckingham blame for Edward IV's death?

5. Who did Gloucester basically force out of sanctuary?

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