King Edward IV is dying and his family are circling like vultures. The winter of discontent is over, but a fragile peace is all that remains. In this Richard III Act 2 Quiz, the abrupt transition from royal celebration to mourning leaves a vacuum that only a master of deception can fill. Let’s see if you can follow the rising tension…
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Richard III Act 2 Quiz Questions
- Who is the King of England at the beginning of Act 2?
- What condition is King Edward IV in during Act 2?
- What is Edward IV trying to accomplish before his death?
- Who does Edward ask to make peace in Act 2 Scene 1?
- Which family does Edward try to reconcile with the royal court?
- What news interrupts the King’s attempt at reconciliation?
- How does Edward react to the news of Clarence’s death?
- Who pretended to support Clarence’s release but secretly ensured his death?
- Who were the murderers of Clarence?
- Where is Clarence’s body taken after his murder?
- Who appears in Act 2 Scene 2 mourning Clarence?
- What does the Duchess of York lament about her sons?
- How do Clarence’s children describe Richard?
- Who tries to comfort the Duchess of York?
- What news do the courtiers bring to the royal family in Act 2 Scene 2?
- How do the Queen and her kin react to Edward’s death?
- Who immediately begins plotting after the King’s death?
- Who supports Richard’s claim to control the young princes?
- Where are the princes ordered to go for safety?
- Why is the Queen reluctant to send her sons to the Tower?
- Who warns the Queen about Richard’s growing power?
- What does Richard plan to do with the young princes?
- What title does Richard assume after Edward’s death?
- How does Richard manipulate public opinion in this act?
- Who are arrested at the end of Act 2?
- Where does the Queen seek refuge?
- Who accompanies the Queen to sanctuary?
- What emotion dominates the Duchess of York’s speeches?
- What central theme is reinforced by Act 2?
- By the end of Act 2, who holds the most power in England?