Was the young Prince Edward as innocent as he appeared when he came to London in the care of his uncle? This Richard III Act 3 Scene 1 Quiz will test you on the witty exchanges and the dark significance of the Tower. Let’s see if you got the double entendres of the princes.
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Richard III Act 3 Scene 1 Quiz Questions
- Who enters London with the young Prince Edward at the start of the scene?
- How does the Prince describe his journey to London?
- What does the Prince remark about the Tower of London?
- Who attempts to reassure the Prince about the Tower?
- How does Gloucester describe the Tower of London to the Prince?
- What historical figure does the Prince mention being imprisoned in the Tower?
- What does Gloucester say about Julius Caesar’s connection to the Tower?
- How does the Prince respond to Gloucester’s story about Caesar?
- Who does Buckingham flatter in this scene to maintain political favor?
- What impression does the Prince give of his intelligence?
- What does the Prince say about lying?
- How does Gloucester react to the Prince’s honesty?
- Who joins the scene after the Prince and Gloucester’s exchange?
- What request does the Cardinal bring from the Queen?
- Who accompanies the Duke of York to the Tower?
- How does the Duke of York greet his uncle Gloucester?
- What does York say about Gloucester’s appearance?
- How does Gloucester react to York’s teasing?
- What do Buckingham and Gloucester secretly plan during the scene?
- Where do they decide to take the young princes?
- How do they justify sending the princes to the Tower?
- How does the Prince respond to the idea of staying in the Tower?
- What does Gloucester say about his role in the princes’ safety?
- What does Hastings express privately about Gloucester?
- What tone dominates the closing of the scene?
- What literary device is used in the Prince’s remarks about the Tower?
- What does the scene reveal about Gloucester’s political strategy?
- What theme is reinforced through the treatment of the princes?
- How does Buckingham assist Gloucester’s scheme?
- What does the scene foreshadow?