View a FREE sample

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 group was appointed to watch over the Prince of Wales until he reached adulthood?
(a) A group of German mercenaries.
(b) A legal team of Parliament lawyers.
(c) A Council including the Queen, Richard, and Clarence.
(d) An elite team of knights including Arthur and Lancelot.

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

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

4. What process usually reserved for magnates of the realm was overlooked before Hastings' execution?
(a) He had the right to say goodbye to his loved ones.
(b) He had the right to create a new will.
(c) He had the right to defend himself in a public trial.
(d) He had the right to be tried by his peers in Parliament.

5. Why did Buckingham finally agree to support the rebellion?
(a) He finally raised enough capital.
(b) He wanted to be king.
(c) He heard the Princes were dead.
(d) His wife encouraged him to do it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Richard of Gloucester related to King Edward IV?

2. How did Hastings react when Richard confided his plans to him?

3. What was the debate about the government during the King's minority?

4. Why did the Queen Dowager's continued stay in sanctuary embarrass Richard?

5. Where was King Edward V to reside before his coronation?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 375 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample