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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. Upon the death of the Princes, who in England had the best claim to the throne?
(a) Richard Plantagenet.
(b) Jasper Tudor.
(c) The Duke of Buckingham.
(d) Elizabeth of York.

2. What, according to the author, are the most important pieces in the puzzle of the Princes?
(a) Contemporary sources.
(b) Edward IV's eyewitness account.
(c) Forensic evidence.
(d) Character analysis of Richard III.

3. What rumored conspiracy did Gloucester exaggerate to further his own ambitions?
(a) He exaggerated Buckingham's wealth.
(b) He exaggerated Hastings's loyalty to Edward IV.
(c) He exaggerated the threat from France.
(d) He exaggerated the Wydville's plot against him.

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

5. What other member of his family did Gloucester have to slander to overcome the Princes?
(a) Elizabeth, his sister.
(b) Anne Neville, his wife.
(c) The Duchess of York, his mother.
(d) Clarence, his brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Buckingham finally agree to support the rebellion?

2. From whom was Henry Stafford, second Duke of Buckingham, descended?

3. What group was appointed to watch over the Prince of Wales until he reached adulthood?

4. Who was briefly made King during the rebellion?

5. Who was Elizabeth Shore?

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