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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16, Rebellion, An Especial Good Lord.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What charge did Warwick and Clarence try to level against Edward IV?
(a) They tried to charge him with murder.
(b) They tried to declare his marriage invalid.
(c) They attempted to have him declared a bastard.
(d) They attempted to disprove his policies.

2. Just before leaving for his progress, Richard III gave his son Edward of Middleham what title?
(a) Lord Protector of London.
(b) Constable of Scotland.
(c) Ambassador to France.
(d) Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.

3. According to Weir, could Buckingham have murdered the Princes?
(a) Yes, he had killed before and would again.
(b) No, they were like sons to him.
(c) No, he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
(d) Yes, he was power hungry and would do anything for money.

4. Why may Richard III have been hesitant to name Warwick his successor?
(a) The boy may have been intellectually slow or mentally retarded.
(b) The boy had strong Wydville ties.
(c) The boy had a club foot.
(d) The boy was a Lancastrian.

5. During the time period, what did people think physical deformity meant about an individual?
(a) They thought physical deformity was due to bathing.
(b) They thought physical deformity was reversible.
(c) They thought physical deformity represented spiritual deformity.
(d) They thought physical deformity meant godliness.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do most contemporary historians think Gloucester had made up his mind to usurp the throne?

2. On what night does Weir suspect the murders took place?

3. How old was Margaret Beaufort when she gave birth to Henry Tudor?

4. Where did the Queen flee for sanctuary?

5. What war did the murder of the Princes cause?

(see the answer key)

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