Plot Summary (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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Which two royal families fought in the Wars of the Roses?
Which two royal families fought in the Wars of the Roses?
House of York & House of Lancaster
What three characteristics drive Richard's actions throughout the play?
What three characteristics drive Richard's actions throughout the play?
Deformity, ambition, cunning intelligence
Why is Richard's manipulation of Lady Anne considered shocking?
Why is Richard's manipulation of Lady Anne considered shocking?
He murdered her first husband
How does Richard benefit from orchestrating Clarence's execution?
How does Richard benefit from orchestrating Clarence's execution?
Blames Edward, weakening king's health
What role does Richard assume after King Edward's death?
What role does Richard assume after King Edward's death?
Lord protector
Why is the murder of the princes Richard's most notorious crime?
Why is the murder of the princes Richard's most notorious crime?
Turns public opinion against him
What position did Lord Hastings hold before Richard had him executed?
What position did Lord Hastings hold before Richard had him executed?
Lord chamberlain of England
What is the Earl of Richmond's family connection?
What is the Earl of Richmond's family connection?
Descended from House of Lancaster
Who appears to Richard in his dream the night before battle?
Who appears to Richard in his dream the night before battle?
Ghosts of all his murder victims
What does Henry VII's marriage to young Elizabeth symbolise?
What does Henry VII's marriage to young Elizabeth symbolise?
Uniting Houses of Lancaster & York