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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. From whom was Henry Stafford, second Duke of Buckingham, descended?

2. In what year was Richard of Gloucester born?

3. What was rumored about Richard of Gloucester's appearance?

4. What court faction was Clarence staunchly opposed to?

5. With whom did Warwick ally himself to invade England in 1470?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who were Elizabeth Wydville, Queen of England's, two male children?

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

6. When Hastings learned of Gloucester's plot to take the throne, what did he do?

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

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

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

10. How did Gloucester eventually neutralize Hastings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Edward IV.

1) How did Edward IV ascend to the throne?

2) What kind of ruler was he?

3) How did his marriage shock his councillors and the world?

4) What were his vices?

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

Create a character study of the Princes.

1) What was the Princes' claim to the throne?

2) How are the Princes described, before and during their incarceration?

3) How are the Princes viewed by the people of England?

4) Though it was a violent time, what did people think about killing children?

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