Richard III Act 3 Quiz

Who convinces the citizens that the Tower is a safe place for the princes?

Where is Richard crowned king?

Who abruptly enters the council meeting?

What are Hastings’ final words focused on?

What does Hastings refuse to do when warned about Richard?

What does Buckingham urge the citizens to do?

Who escorts the young Duke of York to London in Act 3?

Who does Richard claim bewitched him?

What theme dominates Act 3?

How does Hastings interpret Stanley’s dream?

Where are the young princes taken upon arrival in London?

What does Richard display as “proof” of witchcraft?

What tactic does Buckingham use to sway the crowd?

Who helps Richard manipulate public opinion in Act 3 Scene 7?

Who begins to show suspicion toward Richard’s motives in Act 3 Scene 2?

Where does the council meeting take place?

What false accusation does Richard make during the meeting?

What meeting is scheduled in Act 3 Scene 4?

What role does Richard hold at the beginning of Act 3?

What does the boar symbolize in Stanley’s dream?

What does Richard finally agree to do after repeated persuasion?

Who orders Hastings’ execution?

How many times does Buckingham “offer” Richard the crown?

What is Hastings’ punishment?

How does Richard appear in public during the staged scene?

What omen does Stanley describe in his dream?

What reason does Richard give for refusing the crown at first?

How do the citizens initially react to Buckingham’s speech?

What does Richard instruct Buckingham to do after Hastings’ death?

What setting is used for Richard’s fake display of humility?