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Quiz about The Murders of Richard III
Quiz about The Murders of Richard III

The Murders of Richard III Trivia Quiz


Ricardian societies are interested in clearing the name of King Richard III of the numerous crimes he has been accused of, most famously the murder of the princes in the tower. Elizabeth Peters has her own zany take on the subject. Warning: Spoilers!

A multiple-choice quiz by catamount. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
catamount
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
235,436
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
266
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Question 1 of 10
1. The heroine of "The Murders of Richard III" is familiar to fans of Elizabeth Peters. What is her name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The book starts with the heroine and her long-time friend having a discussion in a particular setting. What is it? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Most of the guests at the weekend house party are avid Ricardians. They dress up in historical costume for the occasion. Which of the following is an INCORRECT match? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Sir Richard Weldon has arranged for the house party because he has become the owner of an important Ricardian artifact, which he wants to reveal to his guests and the Press on the Sunday afternoon. What is it? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. As it turns out, somebody at the party is fond of playing nasty practical jokes, re-enacting some of the crimes that have been ascribed to Richard III by his detractors. Who is the first "murder" victim at the party? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The third "murder" victim is the heroine's escort, Thomas Carter. What dangerous practical joke has been played on him? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Mr O'Hagan has come all the way from the USA, representing the American Branch of the Richard III Society. But he is not who or what he appears to be. What is his real name?

Answer: (Full name (two words) or last name please)
Question 8 of 10
8. One of the house guests was killed by beheading.


Question 9 of 10
9. What happens to the Ricardian artifact at the end of the story? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who become a couple at the end of the book? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The heroine of "The Murders of Richard III" is familiar to fans of Elizabeth Peters. What is her name?

Answer: Jacqueline Kirby

Some other Jacquelin Kirby novels are "The Seventh Sinner" and "Die for Love".
2. The book starts with the heroine and her long-time friend having a discussion in a particular setting. What is it?

Answer: National Portrait Gallery, London

Jacqueline is spending the summer in England. The National Portrait Gallery is one of the "must-see" tourist spots she wants to visit. Incidentally she finds Richard III much more "sexy" looking than Henry VII or even Edward IV who was a famous womanizer.
3. Most of the guests at the weekend house party are avid Ricardians. They dress up in historical costume for the occasion. Which of the following is an INCORRECT match?

Answer: Sir Archibald Kent - Clarence

Sir Archibald Kent is considered a bit of an heretic in the group as he does think Richard III murdered his nephews, for sound political reasons. He chooses to dress up as Buckingham.
4. Sir Richard Weldon has arranged for the house party because he has become the owner of an important Ricardian artifact, which he wants to reveal to his guests and the Press on the Sunday afternoon. What is it?

Answer: A letter written by Elizabeth of York

This letter states that Elizabeth of York was in love with Richard III and wanted to marry him. One of the foul deeds Richard III was accused of was to try to force his niece, Elizabeth of York, into marriage after the death of Queen Anne.
5. As it turns out, somebody at the party is fond of playing nasty practical jokes, re-enacting some of the crimes that have been ascribed to Richard III by his detractors. Who is the first "murder" victim at the party?

Answer: Frank Acton

Frank Acton is playing Edward of Lancaster, the son of Henry VI. He is found unconscious in the wine cellar on the evening of the first day, apparently having been hit over the head with a bottle. Edward of Lancaster was killed in the Battle of Tewkesbury. Richard Duke of Gloucester (who later became Richard III) took a leading role in this battle even though he was only 18 years old.
6. The third "murder" victim is the heroine's escort, Thomas Carter. What dangerous practical joke has been played on him?

Answer: Stuck upside down in a barrel

Thomas Carter assumes the role of the Duke of Clarence, brother to Edward IV and Richard III, who was executed as a traitor. In the play "King Richard III" Shakespeare has him "drowned in a butt of Malmsey".
7. Mr O'Hagan has come all the way from the USA, representing the American Branch of the Richard III Society. But he is not who or what he appears to be. What is his real name?

Answer: james strangways

In the book, James Strangways used to be the leader of the American Branch of the Richard III Society. He changed his mind on Richard's culpability in the murder of the princes and was ousted from office by Mr O'Hagan, the person he is impersonating at the party.
8. One of the house guests was killed by beheading.

Answer: False

Philip Rohan, who portrays Hastings, is the victim of a mock beheading by the practical joker. As he is lying unconscious on the floor of his room, his head is covered with a dark cloth and a plaster "severed head" is left sitting on his desk, sending several of the guests into hysterics.
9. What happens to the Ricardian artifact at the end of the story?

Answer: It gets burned

The letter gets burned during the attack on Sir Richard. As it turns out, it was a fake, a clever ruse to set the scene for the planned murder.
10. Who become a couple at the end of the book?

Answer: Liz Ponsonby-Jones and Sir Richard Weldon

Since her fiance Frank turned out to be the would-be murderer, Liz finally recognizes her feelings for Sir Richard. Will it be a happy marriage? At least they share a mutual interest in Richard III.
Source: Author catamount

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