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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. What was the document that formally presented Gloucester's claim to the throne?

2. How did contemporary magnates feel about the Wydvilles?

3. In what year was Richard of Gloucester born?

4. When they spoke to King Edward V, who did Gloucester and Buckingham blame for Edward IV's death?

5. Why was Edward IV's marriage to Elizabeth Wydville scandalous?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What, according to Weir, is most essential when discussing the mystery of the Princes?

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

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

5. Why did Gloucester heap more rewards on Buckingham than Hastings?

6. Though most councilmen did not believe the pre-contract story, why did they choose to support Richard III?

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

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

9. How did Gloucester lull Rivers into a false sense of security?

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

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

Richard III cultivated a pious image after his usurpation. How did this image contrast with his public image? Examine the following:

1) His public image in contrast with his private self.

2) His public image in contrast with his public deeds.

3) His public image in contrast with his promises to Edward IV.

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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