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

2. Why was Edward IV's marriage to Elizabeth Wydville scandalous?
(a) She was considered a commoner.
(b) She was six months pregnant when they wed.
(c) He was already betrothed to a princess.
(d) He was already married.

3. Who did many people believe was the rightful Queen of England?
(a) Elizabeth Shore.
(b) Anne Neville.
(c) The Lady Elizabeth.
(d) Elizabeth Wydville.

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

5. On what date did the Battle of Bosworth take place?
(a) June 13.
(b) August 22nd.
(c) June 19.
(d) July 3rd.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Gloucester send with warrants for the execution of Rivers, Grey, and Vaughn?

2. Who did Perkin Warbeck pretend to be?

3. What hated system did Richard III abolish?

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

5. Who was Henry Stafford forced to marry?

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