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Richard III · William Shakespeare

Act 4 Quiz

Richard crowned, the princes murdered, Buckingham's fall, the women's laments, and news of Richmond.

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Q1 of 10

What does Richard ask Buckingham to do once he is king?

ALead his army north BArrest Stanley CKill the princes DMarry Elizabeth

Q2 of 10

How does Richard answer when Buckingham asks for his promised earldom?

A"I am not in the giving vein to-day" B"Take it, and take my thanks besides" C"You shall have it when the war is done" D"First bring me the heads of the boys"

Q3 of 10

Whom does Richard hire to murder the princes?

ACatesby BTyrrel CRatcliff DLovel

Q4 of 10

How does Tyrrel describe the princes' murder?

AEven the two killers wept BThe boys fought back CIt happened in a battle DThe guards refused

Q5 of 10

What does Richard plan once Anne is out of the way?

ATo give up the throne to Buckingham BTo marry his late brother's daughter CTo marry a princess of France DTo make peace with Richmond

Q6 of 10

What do the grieving women do in Act 4, Scene 4?

APlan Richmond's invasion BMourn and curse Richard CPray for Richard's soul DFlee London for France

Q7 of 10

What does the Duchess of York do when she meets Richard?

AShe blesses him BShe begs for Anne CShe faints DShe curses him

Q8 of 10

What does Richard call Queen Elizabeth after she seems to agree to the marriage?

A"Relenting fool, and shallow, changing woman!" B"Wise and gracious mother of a future queen" C"The fairest and wisest lady that I ever met" D"A traitor to the house of York"

Q9 of 10

Why does Richard keep Stanley's son with him?

AAs his squire BAs his heir CAs a hostage DAs a guard

Q10 of 10

What news arrives about Richmond in Act 4?

AHe has been captured in Brittany BHe has died of a fever in France CHe has sworn loyalty to Richard DHe is invading

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