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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 is Weir's theory about Richard's alleged physical deformity?
(a) She thinks it was absolutely true.
(b) She thinks it was exaggerated.
(c) She thinks it was his leg, not his shoulder.
(d) She thinks it was a complete lie.

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

3. With whom did Warwick ally himself to invade England in 1470?
(a) King Louis XI.
(b) The Spanish Infanta.
(c) King Edward IV.
(d) Margaret of Anjou.

4. After discovering the conspiracy, what did Richard III do?
(a) He gave up his crown and returned it to Edward V.
(b) He executed everyone, including the former Queen.
(c) He tightened the security around the sanctuary of Westminster.
(d) He dragged Elizabeth Wydville out of sanctuary himself.

5. What were Gloucester and Buckingham planning?
(a) A coup.
(b) A war with Scotland.
(c) A coronation party for King Edward V.
(d) A war with France.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Richard III appoint Constable of the Tower?

3. According to Weir, could Buckingham have murdered the Princes?

4. After the death of Hastings, what happened to King Edward V?

5. Who did Clarence, King Edward IV's brother, marry?

(see the answer key)

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