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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. Where in the Tower of London were the Princes probably kept?

2. Who was briefly made King during the rebellion?

3. What were Gloucester and Buckingham planning?

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

5. In what part of England did Richard of Gloucester live and govern?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the factions in power in court before Edward IV's death.

1) Who were the Wydvilles, and why did they have so much power in the South?

2) Who were the Yorkists?

3) Where was Richard of Gloucester's power centralized?

4) What mistake did Edward IV make before his death? What was a direct result of this mistake?

Essay Topic 2

The genealogy of the royals in England is very complicated. Using the book and Weir's helpful chart, explain the claims to the throne of both the House of York and the House of Lancaster starting from Edward III. Which do you think ultimately has the better claim? Are either of these Houses still in power today?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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