The Princes enter. Looms the Tower of London. This Richard III Act 3 Quiz will take you to a world where a strawberry dinner leads to a sudden death sentence. Show that you remember the terrifying efficiency of Richard’s final drive for the throne.
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Richard III Act 3 Quiz Questions
- Who escorts the young Duke of York to London in Act 3?
- Where are the young princes taken upon arrival in London?
- Who convinces the citizens that the Tower is a safe place for the princes?
- What role does Richard hold at the beginning of Act 3?
- Who begins to show suspicion toward Richard’s motives in Act 3 Scene 2?
- What does Hastings refuse to do when warned about Richard?
- What omen does Stanley describe in his dream?
- What does the boar symbolize in Stanley’s dream?
- How does Hastings interpret Stanley’s dream?
- What meeting is scheduled in Act 3 Scene 4?
- Where does the council meeting take place?
- Who abruptly enters the council meeting?
- What false accusation does Richard make during the meeting?
- What does Richard display as “proof” of witchcraft?
- Who does Richard claim bewitched him?
- What is Hastings’ punishment?
- Who orders Hastings’ execution?
- What are Hastings’ final words focused on?
- What does Richard instruct Buckingham to do after Hastings’ death?
- Who helps Richard manipulate public opinion in Act 3 Scene 7?
- How does Richard appear in public during the staged scene?
- What setting is used for Richard’s fake display of humility?
- What does Buckingham urge the citizens to do?
- How do the citizens initially react to Buckingham’s speech?
- What tactic does Buckingham use to sway the crowd?
- What reason does Richard give for refusing the crown at first?
- How many times does Buckingham “offer” Richard the crown?
- What does Richard finally agree to do after repeated persuasion?
- Where is Richard crowned king?
- What theme dominates Act 3?