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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Gloucester prefer to promote Buckingham instead of Hastings?

2. How did Gloucester try to disinherit the Princes?

3. Who was Richard of Gloucester's son?

4. What other major health problem did Edward IV have after his return?

5. Why did Edward IV take out loans from London financiers?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Gloucester back up his claim that Edward V was illegitimate?

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

4. How was Richard III formally asked to become King?

5. What misconceptions does Weir bring to light about the Wars of the Roses?

6. How did Gloucester eventually neutralize Hastings?

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

8. Why did most of the magnates despise the Wydvilles?

9. How did Richard of Gloucester avoid becoming ensnared in the various court intrigues?

10. What advantages did Richard gain by marrying Anne of Neville?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who was Lord Hastings? What was his involvement in Richard III's coup? Did he believe Richard III should be king? Why or why not? How did Hastings die, and why was he killed? After the death of Hastings, who stood in Richard III's way?

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Richard III.

1) Examine the qualities that gave him the potential to be a good king.

2) Explain the series of mistakes and misfortunes in his reign that caused his unpopularity.

3) Were there any of Richard III's qualities you found surprising?

Essay Topic 3

Who was the Duke of Clarence? What was his relationship to King Edward IV? Why did he constantly plot against the King? Choose two of Clarence's traitorous plans and explain them. What did the King eventually have to do about Clarence? How involved was the Queen in his decision?

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