The Princes in the Tower Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Alison Weir (historian)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Princes in the Tower Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Alison Weir (historian)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Richard of Gloucester's son?
(a) Edward V.
(b) Edward of Middleham.
(c) Henry Tudor.
(d) Richard of York.

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

3. Edward V grew up under control of which court faction?
(a) The Yorkists.
(b) The Tudors.
(c) The Northerners.
(d) The Wydvilles.

4. After Hastings's death, where did the Marquess of Dorset flee?
(a) He fled to France.
(b) He fled to Northampton.
(c) He fled to Scotland.
(d) He fled to London.

5. Who did Richard marry?
(a) Elizabeth of York.
(b) Juana of Portugal.
(c) Anne of Neville.
(d) Mary of Wales.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what crime was Clarence ultimately executed?

2. Who was Henry Stafford forced to marry?

3. During the time period, what did people think physical deformity meant about an individual?

4. Who did Gloucester basically force out of sanctuary?

5. How many months was Queen Elizabeth forced to stay in sanctuary with her children?

Short Essay Questions

1. Into what two groups does Weir break down those who write about the Princes in the Tower?

2. Why did it make sense to house King Edward V in the Tower of London?

3. Why did Edward IV's health suddenly fail?

4. Why did Edward IV have no legal right to name Gloucester Lord Protector?

5. What were the two opposing sides regarding Gloucester's role as Protector?

6. How did Gloucester convince Edward V to go with him and Buckingham?

7. What was amazing about Gloucester and Buckingham's coup?

8. During his life, which of Edward IV's brothers was the most power-hunger and why?

9. How did Gloucester increase his power in the Council?

10. By the time he reached forty, what could be said of Edward IV's lifestyle?

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