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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-21, Pretenders, Tyrell's Confession, The Skeletons in the Tower.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many of the great English aristocratic families became extinct because of the War of the Roses?
(a) Seven.
(b) Two.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Eleven.

2. What court faction was Clarence staunchly opposed to?
(a) The Yorkists.
(b) The Welsh.
(c) The Wydvilles.
(d) The French.

3. How many legitimate children did Richard have?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) One.

4. Why did Buckingham suddenly defect from Richard III?
(a) Buckingham personally murdered the Princes and was wracked with guilt.
(b) It is not known for sure, but many suspect the murder of the Princes pushed him over the edge.
(c) They had a great quarrel over land rights and Buckingham left.
(d) Buckingham decided to take his wealth and go abroad.

5. Despite all his outward displays of confidence, Richard III knew his position to be what?
(a) Treasonous.
(b) Eternal.
(c) Impregnable.
(d) Insecure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What plot was hatched in Sanctuary against Richard III?

2. In what part of England did Richard of Gloucester live and govern?

3. After discovering the conspiracy, what did Richard III do?

4. Between what two houses was the War of the Roses?

5. Next to Buckingham, who was the most powerful subject in England?

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