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

2. How was Buckingham rewarded for supporting Gloucester?
(a) He was created Constable of England, Chief Justice, and Lord Chamberlain of Wales.
(b) He was given an expensive gold cup.
(c) He was made Prince of Wales, Duke of Norfolk, and Earl of Nottingham.
(d) He was given control of the fleet and the treasury.

3. Where did Gloucester send Rivers, Grey, and Vaughn?
(a) He sent them to France to fight.
(b) He sent them to the Tower of London.
(c) He sent them to strongholds in the north.
(d) He sent them to Wales.

4. How did Gloucester behave toward his nephew?
(a) He openly supported him.
(b) He ignored him completely.
(c) He was withdrawn and suspicious.
(d) He tried to adopt him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At age forty, how is Edward IV described physically by his contemporaries?

2. The conspiracy was evidence that, while the Princes lived, Richard III's reign would be what?

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

4. Why did Edward IV and Clarence quarrel over Warwick's estates?

5. Who was Henry Stafford forced to marry?

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