Richard III · William Shakespeare

Act 2 Quiz

King Edward's peacemaking, the news of Clarence's death, Edward's own death, and Richard moving against the Queen's family.

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Q1 of 10
What is King Edward trying to do at the start of Act 2?
Q2 of 10
How does Richard explain that Clarence died despite the King's pardon?
Q3 of 10
What do the citizens fear after King Edward dies?
Q4 of 10
Where is the young Prince Edward when his father dies?
Q5 of 10
What happens to Lord Rivers and Lord Grey?
Q6 of 10
What does Queen Elizabeth do when she hears of the arrests?
Q7 of 10
Who tells Clarence's children that their uncle the King caused their father's death?
Q8 of 10
What does the young Duke of York say about how fast he and Richard grew?
Q9 of 10
Who becomes Richard's closest ally in Act 2?
Q10 of 10
What is the Duchess of York's view of her son Richard?