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What was Shakespeare's main source material for King Richard III?
What was Shakespeare's main source material for King Richard III?
- John Morton's biography of King Henry VII
- Polydore Vergil's history of the English monarchy
- Sir Thomas More's The History of King Richard III
- Holinshed's The Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (correct)
Why did Shakespeare depict Richard III as a villain?
Why did Shakespeare depict Richard III as a villain?
- To appease King Henry VII's request
- To affirm the Tudor's legitimate right to the throne (correct)
- To entertain his Elizabethan audience with a comic character
- To showcase his skills as a character actor
What was the name of the bishop who raised Sir Thomas More?
What was the name of the bishop who raised Sir Thomas More?
- King Henry VII
- Henry Tudor
- Polydore Vergil
- John Morton (correct)
Who was the great-grandfather of Elizabeth I, according to the play?
Who was the great-grandfather of Elizabeth I, according to the play?
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In what year was Holinshed's The Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland published?
In what year was Holinshed's The Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland published?
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What is the central theme reflected in Shakespeare's play, King Richard III, in the context of the tetralogy of history plays?
What is the central theme reflected in Shakespeare's play, King Richard III, in the context of the tetralogy of history plays?
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What is implied by Richmond's accession to the throne of England in the play?
What is implied by Richmond's accession to the throne of England in the play?
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What was the purpose of The Queen's Men, founded by Sir Francis Walsingham in 1583?
What was the purpose of The Queen's Men, founded by Sir Francis Walsingham in 1583?
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What was the significance of the War of the Roses in English history?
What was the significance of the War of the Roses in English history?
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What was the role of the theatre in the Elizabethan period?
What was the role of the theatre in the Elizabethan period?
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