Richard III Act 3 Quiz

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

What does Hastings refuse to do when warned about Richard?

Who orders Hastings’ execution?

How does Richard appear in public during the staged scene?

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

Who does Richard claim bewitched him?

Where are the young princes taken upon arrival in London?

What does Richard finally agree to do after repeated persuasion?

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

What omen does Stanley describe in his dream?

What false accusation does Richard make during the meeting?

What does Buckingham urge the citizens to do?

What is Hastings’ punishment?

What tactic does Buckingham use to sway the crowd?

How does Hastings interpret Stanley’s dream?

What meeting is scheduled in Act 3 Scene 4?

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

Where is Richard crowned king?

What does Richard display as “proof” of witchcraft?

What does the boar symbolize in Stanley’s dream?

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

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

What are Hastings’ final words focused on?

Where does the council meeting take place?

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

Who abruptly enters the council meeting?

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

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

What theme dominates Act 3?

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