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This study guide for Richard III, by William Shakespeare, wasprepared by the students of John Marshall High School’s Gifted, HighlyGifted, High Ability Magnet during the spring of 2003 and is part of anongoing effort; comments, questions, or revision suggestions arewelcome at Shakespeare Online Project, JMHS Magnet, Silverlake,California, 90027.

Richard IIIAct I, Scene I - II

cell 1

"Cheated of feature by dissembling nature,Deformed, unfinish'd, sent before my time

Into this breathing world, scarce half made up,And that so lamely and unfashionableThat dos bark at me as I halt by them; "

Duke of Gloucester, soon to be Richard III enters and gives a speechabout the long civil war that is now over and about the peace that willreturn to the royal house of England. He also speaks about howmiserable he is and vows to make everyone around him the same.Then he announces that he is power-hungry and his goal is to be king.

Who is Duke of Gloucester?

Mad : Angry :: Amorous :a. loudb. in lovec. incognitod. sad

"Nor made to court an amorous looking-glass;"

What is the subject of this clause?

"And if king Edward would be as true and just"

Why do you think the Duke of Gloucester has become so power-hungry?

cell 2

"This day should Clarence closely be mew'd up,About a prophecy, which says that 'G'of Edward's heirs the murderer shall be.Dive, thoughts, down to my soul: hereClarence comes."

Gloucester trying to become king sets in schemes against his ownbrother, Clarence. Gloucester and Clarence are both younger brothers

of the current king, Edward IV, who is ill and will pass on his thrownsoon. Gloucester plants rumors to make Edward turn against his ownbrother in suspicion.

Who is Clarence?

Slow: Stupid :: Subtle :a. dumbb. cleverc. sadd. stupid

"As I am subtle, false and treacherous,"

What is the verb of this clause?

“Plots have I laid, inductions dangerous,”

Can you be that despicable like Gloucester?

cell 3

"Why, this it is, when men are ruled by women:'Tis not the king that sends you to the Tower:My Lady Grey his wife, Clarence, 'tis sheThat tempers him to this extremity"

Gloucester was successful in his plan, and now Clarence is sent to theTower of London, where political prisoners are jailed and likely killed.Gloucester also pretends to be sad when with Clarence and even

accuses King Edward's own wife, for influencing his to send Clarence tothe Tower

What’s so special about the Tower of London?

Abandon : Leave :: Hearken :a. sleepb. pay attentionc. eatd. bless

'He hearkens after prophecies and dreams;"

What are the verbs of this clause?

"O, belike his majesty hath some intent"

Is sending a brother of to a jail to be killed easy?

cell 4

"No news so bad abroad as this at home;The king is sickly, weak and melancholy,And his physicians fear him mightily."-Hastings

Hastings enters and Gloucester asks him for the latest news. Hastingstells him that the king is ill, which brings Gloucester even closer to hisgoal. His next step in his overall plan is to try to marry a noble woman

named Lady Anne Neville, which would bring him closer to the royalnoblemen.

What’s Gloucester next step in his plan?

Kind : Nice :: Bustle :a. noisyb. sadc. tiredd. hungry

"And leave the world for me to bustle in!"


"Now by Saint Paul, this bad news is bad indeed."

Does Gloucester have a heart or soul, since he only cares about powerand not even his family, or wife?

cell 5

“Foul devil, for God’s sake, hence, and trouble us not;For thou hast made the happy earth thy hell,Fill’d it with cursing cries and deep exclaims.”

Gloucester enters the funeral of Henry IV where Anne’s dead husbandis being buried. He stops the whole ceremony just to talk to her. Sheknows that Gloucester is the murderer of her husband and she won’tforgive him.

Whose funeral is it?

Hungry : Stomach :: Gape :a. mouthb. legc. armd. nose

“Or earth, gape open wide and eat him quick,”

What is the verb of the clause?

“Alas, I blame you not; for you are mortal”

Does Gloucester know when to stop his abusiveness?

cell 6

“In thy foul throat thou list: Queen Margaret sawThy murderous falchion smoking in his blood;”

Gloucester starts putting his moves on Anne, but she keeps bringingup the point about the murder of her husband. Gloucester then giveshis sword to her and tells her that if she will not forgive him, then sheshould kill him. Then he says that he killed him out of passion forAnne, and so she buys it and lowers the sword.

Why does he give her his sword?

Brawl : Fight :: Quarrel :a. picnicb. stairwayc. angry disputed. friendly talk

“It is quarrel most unnatural,”


“To be revenged on him that slew my husband.”

Should Anne give in to Gloucester?

cell 7

“That hand, which, for thy live, did kill thy love,Shall, for thy live, kill a far truer love;To both their deaths thou shalt be accessary.”

Gloucester gives her a ring and tells her that he will only be happy ifshe forgave him and becomes his wife. She agrees to meet again butshows a sign of agreeing. Gloucester celebrates his success of yetanother plan.

What’s Anne’s answer to Gloucester’s proposal?

Shout : Yell :: Beseech :a. foodb. urgent requestc. entertainmentd. attendance

What is the adjective of the clause?

“When black-faced Clifford shook his sword at him;”

Do you believe Gloucester will be successful overall in all his plans?

Period 1

Richard III – Act I, Scene i-ii

Cell 1 - Act I, Scene i

Summary: Richard, the Duke of Gloucester has a monologue in which

he explains that the house of York has taken over, and his brotherEdward is king. That everyone is celebrating. He explains that he ismad because he is ugly and deformed, and that because of this, heplans to make everyone miserable and take over the throne himself.

Quote:Gloucester -" And therefore, since I cannot prove a lover,To entertain these fair well-spoken days,I am determined to prove a villainAnd hate the idle pleasures of these days."

Reading Question: What are Gloucester's plans?

Vocabulary in Context:"Grim-visaged war hath smooth'd his wrinkled front"

Vocabulary Analogy:Grim: Crazy :: Savage :a. insaneb. lunaticc. sinisterd. uninviting

Grammar Question:What is the subject in the following passage?"Plots have I laid, inductions dangerous,By drunken prophecies, libels and dreams,To set my brother Clarence and the kingIn deadly hate the one against the other"

Discussion Question:Is it right for Gloucester to make everyone else miserable just becausehe's ugly and deformed?


Summary: Clarence, Gloucester and Edward's brother, is beingimprisoned because Edwards thinks that he is planning to take overthe throne due to a prophecy he received from a wizard. Gloucestertells Clarence that Edward is only doing it because his wife and hismistress, Lady Shore, are influencing him. He then tells him that hewill try to free him, but once he is alone he says that Clarence willnever be seen again.

Quote:Clarence -"And from the cross-row plucks the letter G.And says a wizard told him that by GHis issue disinherited should be;And, for my name of George begins with G,It follows in his thought that I am he.These, as I learn, and such like toys as theseHave moved his highness to commit me now"

Reading Question:What does the wizard tell Edward that makes him believe that

Clarence is the one plotting against him?

Vocabulary in Context:"He hearkens after prophecies and dreams"

Vocabulary Analogy:Dead: Alive :: Hearken :a. listenb. ignorec. killd. blessed

Grammar Question:How many verbs are in this sentence"'Tis not the king that sends you to the Tower:My Lady Grey his wife, Clarence, 'tis sheThat tempers him to this extremity.Was it not she and that good man of worship,Anthony Woodville, her brother there,That made him send Lord Hastings to the Tower"

Discussion Question:Why do you think Gloucester is happy that Clarence is beingmistrusted and imprisoned?


Summary: Hastings comes to Gloucester and tells him that Edward isvery sick. Gloucester is happy. He then has a monologue in which heexplains his plans to marry Lady Anne.

Quote:Hastings -"No news so bad abroad as this at home;The King is sickly, weak and melancholy,And his physicians fear him mightily"

Reading Question:Why is Richard happy that Edward is sick?

Vocabulary in Context:"As much unto my good lord chamberlain!"

Vocabulary Analogy:Army: Military :: Chamberlain :a. peasantb. kingc. officerd. knight

Grammar Question:What part of speech is BUSTLE in this sentence?"And leave the world for me to bustle in!"

Discussion Question:If Edward dies, Clarence is next to the throne, so why is Gloucesterstill happy about Edward being sick?

Cell 4 - Act I, scene ii

Summary: Lady Anne is mourning over Henry VI and former PrinceEdward. She explains how she hates the York family, especiallyGloucester, who was their actual murderer, and how she wished hewere dead.

Quote:Lady Anne -"Cursed be the hand that made these fatal holes!Cursed be the heart that had the heart to do it!Cursed the blood that let this blood from hence!"

Reading Question:Why does she hate Gloucester the most?

Vocabulary in Context:"Whilst I awhile obsequiously lament"

Vocabulary Analogy:Obsequious: Rich :: Compliant :a. Happy

b. Objectivec. Poord. Wealthy

Grammar Question:How many nouns are in the following sentence?"Come, now towards Chertsey with your holy load,Taken from Paul's to be interred there;And still, as you are weary of the weight,Rest you, whiles I lament King Henry's corse."

Discussion Question:Does someone killing the person Lady Anne loved most in the worldgive her the right to kill Gloucester?

Cell 5 - Act I, scene ii

Summary: Gloucester comes in and attempts to talk to Anne, but shereacts with horror and spite. Gloucester says he wants to be with her,but she rejects him saying that she doesn't want to be with amurderer. Gloucester gets on his knee and gives her his sword tellingher to kill him because he doesn’t want to live if he cant have her love.Then after denying killing Henry and Edward, Gloucester explains thathe only killed them because he wanted to be with her. Anne drops thesword; Gloucester gets up and puts his ring on her finger, then tellsher to meet with him later. After Anne leaves, he speaks of howhe easily made her forget about him murdering her former husband.

Quote:Gloucester -"Tush, that was in thy rage:Speak it again, and, even with the word,That hand, which, for thy love, did kill thy love,Shall, for thy love, kill a far truer love;To both their deaths thou shalt be accessary"

Reading Question:How does Gloucester get Lady Anne to forget about Edward andHenry?

Vocabulary in Context:"Thy murderous falchion smoking in his blood"

Vocabulary Analogy:Knight : Cowboy :: Falchion :a. gunb. bootc. hatd. gloves

Grammar Question:Identify the subjects in the following sentence?"For thou hast made the happy earth thy hell,Fill'd it with cursing cries and deep exclaims.If thou delight to view thy heinous deeds,Behold this pattern of thy butcheries."

Discussion Question:Do you think Richard is a manipulative genius, a cold-bloodedmurdering pervert, or both? Why?

Frank CiavarelloPeriod 1

Cell 11. Act 1, scene 33. "Have patience, madam: there's no doubt his majestyWill soon recover his accustom'd health." - Rivers...later…"The heavens have bless'd you with a goodly son,To be your comforter when he is gone." - Grey"Oh, he is young and his minorityIs put unto the trust of Richard Gloucester,A man that loves not me, nor none of you." - Queen4. Rivers and Grey are telling the Queen Elizabeth not to worry aboutthe king, as he will get better soon, then she asks what will happen ifthe king does die, and they say that her son will take over. After Greyand Rivers say that her son will take care of her, Queen Elizabeth saysthat Richard Gloucester will be lord protector to the king, and that hewill plot against them.5. Who does Rivers tell not to worry? Why does she worry?6. "If he were dead, what would betide of me?"

happen:accident::betide:a. on purposeb. wishfullyc. slowlyd. mistake7. How many clauses are in the following sentence:"The heavens have bless'd you with a goodly son,To be your comforter when he is gone."8. Why is the Queen worried more about what will happen to her,instead of if the king will live or die?

Cell 21. Act 1 Scene 33. "What likelihood of his amendment, lords?" - Queen"Madam, good hope; his grace speaks cheerfully."4. Derby and Buckingham enter, after having just seen the kingrecently, and speak with the Queen, Rivers, and Grey about hiscondition5. How is the king doing?6."I hate not you for her proud arrogance."joyous:arrogance::happiness:a. dreams

b. processesc. prided. sadness7. "What likelihood of his amendment, lords" Which of the followingsentences uses the word "amendment 'the same as the one above?a. The second amendment of the constitution guarantees the right tobear arms.b. His amendment after the sickness was extraordinaryc. trying to make an amendment to this manuscript will be difficultd. Society may sometimes show signs of repentance and amendment8. Do you think that if the king lives, Gloucester will still make anattempt for the throne?

Cell 31. Act 1 Scene 32.3. "They do me wrong, and I will not endure it:Who are they that complain unto the king,That I, forsooth, am stern, and love them not?By holy Paul, they love his grace but lightlyThat fill his ears with such dissentious rumours.... To thee, that hast

nor honesty nor grace.When have I injured thee? when done thee wrong?Or thee? or thee? or any of your faction?A plague upon you all!" - Gloucester4. Gloucester comes in with Hastings and Dorset, and Gloucester talksabout how he has done nothing wrong, and that they are planningagainst him wrongfully5. Does Gloucester think he is the one that deserves to be punished?6. "Smile in men's faces, smooth, deceive and cog"forcefully:cog::voluntarilya. offerb. honestc. choiced. a series7. How many adjectives are in the following sentence: "Cannot a plainman live and think no harm,But thus his simple truth must be abusedBy silken, sly, insinuating Jacks?"8. Is Gloucester really out to get the throne?

Cell 4

1. Act 1 Scene 32.3. "Makes him to send; that thereby he may gatherThe ground of your ill-will, and so remove it." - Queen4. The Queen tells Gloucester that the king wants to reconcile withhim, and Gloucester says he cannot believe that is true, and the queenjust calls him jealous5. Who wants to reconcile with Gloucester?6. The king, of his own royal disposition,personality:peasant::disposition:a. nobleb. commonerc. directingd. working7. What kind of literary device is the following sentence?"That wrens make prey where eagles dare not perch"8. Do you think Gloucester is just envious of the queen and the othernobles?

Cell 51. Act 1 scene 32.3. "You may deny that you were not the causeOf my Lord Hastings' late imprisonment." - Gloucester4. Gloucester says the queen had something to do with Lord Hastingimprisonment. This, along with Gloucester’s other attempts to blamethe queen for his wrongdoings gets the queen angry.5. Who does Gloucester blame for Lord Hastings imprisonment?6. A bachelor, a handsome stripling too:synonym:antonym::stripling:a. youthb. animalc. elderd. royalty7. name the subject(s) of the following sentence"With those gross taunts I often have endured.I had rather be a country servant-maidThan a great queen, with this condition,To be thus taunted, scorn'd, and baited at:"

8. Will the queen do anything to prove that she had nothing to do withLord Hastings' imprisonment?

Cell 6Cell 61. Act 1 scene 32.3. "Out, devil! I remember them too well:Thou slewest my husband Henry in the Tower,And Edward, my poor son, at Tewksbury." - Margaret4. Margaret enters and says to the queen that the seat is hers, andwhen Gloucester speaks she tells him to leave because he killed herhusband and son5. Who killed Margaret’s husband and son? 6. And for his meed, poor lord, he is mew'd upcat:feline::meed:a. with

b. alongsidec. newfound talentd. reward7. How many nouns are in the following sentence? "Hie thee to hell forshame, and leave the world, Thou cacodemon! there thy kingdom is."8. Will Queen Margaret ever try to exact revenge on Gloucester?

1. Act 1 Scene 32.3. Gloucester - Wert thou not banished on pain of death?Margaret - I was; but I do find more pain in banishmentThan death can yield me here by my abode.A husband and a son thou owest to me;And thou a kingdom; all of you allegiance:The sorrow that I have, by right is yours,4. After arguing Gloucester reminds her that she was banished on painof death, and she says she was, but she will stay, as they owe it to

her.5. What does Gloucester remind Margaret of?6. 'Than death can yield me here by my abode"House:car::abode:a. homeb. vehiclec. animald. boat7. What part of speech is sorrow in the following sentence? "Thesorrow that I have, by right is yours,'8. Will her banishment ever be enforced?

Cell 81. Act 1 Scene 32.3. "Dispute not with her; she is lunatic." - Dorset4. After more arguing, Dorset tells them not to argue with Margaret,because she is lunatic. and she soon after leaves. They speak of howthey feel bad for her, as she had been done so much wrong.5. Who says not to argue with Margaret?6. And say poor Margaret was a prophetessDog: Rin Tin Tin::Prophetess:

a. Jesusb. Muhammadc. Ms Cleod. Gloucester7. What part of speech is lunatic in the following sentence?"Dispute not with her; she is lunatic."8. Do you think they all actually feel sorry for her?

Cell 91. Act 1, scene 32. 3. Enter two Murderers

"But, soft! here come my executioners.How now, my hardy, stout resolved mates!Are you now going to dispatch this deed?" - Gloucester4. Catesby enters and leads everyone but Gloucester away.Two murderers enter and Gloucester gives them a license to kill.5. Who leads everyone but Gloucester away?6. "How now, my hardy, stout resolved mates"dark:light::stout:a. strongb. homelyc. wishful

d. wimpy7. How many adjectives are in the following sentence?"How now, my hardy, stout resolved mates"8. Who are they going to kill?

1) Act 1 scene 3 The Palace –Cell 1-Characters

Rivers- Is Queen Elizabeth’s brother. Rivers is eventually executed byRichard.Grey- One of the sons of Elizabeth from her first marriage. He is alsoexecuted by Richard.Dorset- Is a kinsmen just like Rivers and Grey and they are also alliesof Queen Elizabeth. Dorset is the other son Elizabeth. Dorset was to beexecuted to but he fled survives.Queen Elizabeth- The wife of King Edward IV and the mother of thetwo young Princes and their older sister, young Elizabeth. AfterEdward's death, Queen Elizabeth is at Richard's mercy. Richard rightlyviews her as an enemy because she opposes his rise to power, andbecause she is intelligent and fairly strong-willed.Queen Margaret- Widow of the dead King Henry VI, and mother of theslain Prince Edward. Margaret was the wife of the king before Edward,the Lancastrian Henry VI, who was subsequently deposed andmurdered (along with their children) by the family of King Edward IVand Richard. She hates both Richard and the people he is trying to getrid of, all of whom were complicit in the destruction of the Lancasters.Buckingham- Richard's right-hand man in his schemes to gain power.The duke of Buckingham is almost as amoral and ambitious as Richardhimself.Derby-Gloucester- Also called the duke of Gloucester, and eventually crownedKing Richard III. Richard is both the central character and the villain ofthe play. He is evil, corrupt, sadistic, and manipulative, and he willstop at nothing to become king.Hastings- A lord who maintains his integrity, remaining loyal to thefamily of King Edward IV. Hastings winds up dead for making themistake of trusting Richard.Catesby- One of Richard's flunkies among the nobility.First Murderer- The first murderer

1) Act 1 Scene 3 The Palace –Cell 2-

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3) “In that you brook it in, it makes him worse: Therefore, for God's sake, entertain good comfort, And cheer his grace with quick and merry words.” -Grey

4) The king is ill and the Queen is very worried about him and the wellbeing of her and the kingdom. Grey and Rivers try to reinsure her thateverything will be fine because her son is next in heir of the throne.Buckingham and Derby enter and Queen Elizabeth tells Derby shehates his wife (Countess Richmond) because of her arrogance.

5) Why does Queen Elizabeth hate Countess Richmond (Derby’s wife)?

6) Vocabulary in context “In that you brook it in, it makes him worse: Therefore, for God's sake, entertain good comfort, And cheer his grace with quick and merry words.” -Grey Jump is to hop as brook is to a) tolerate * b) agree c) argue d) beautify

7) What part of speech is brook?

8) Is it better to tolerate someone you do not like, than being meanby ignoring them?

1) Act 1 Scene 3 The Palace –Cell 3-

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3) “I do beseech you, either not believe the envious slanders of her false accusers; Or, if she be accused in true report, Bear with her weakness, which I think proceeds From wayward sickness, and no grounded malice.” – Derby

4) Derby pleads with the Queen not to believe what she hears abouthis wife that they are just false accusations. The Queen is still worryingabout the well being of her husband and the happiness of thekingdom. Buckingham and Derby were supposed to discuss with theking, but the king would prefer that there be reconciliation betweenthe Duke of Gloucester, the Queens brother and Lord Chamberlain.

5) Who is said to be falsely accused?

6) Vocabulary in context “I do beseech you, either not believe the envious slanders of her false accusers; Or, if she be accused in true report, Bear with her weakness, which I think proceeds From wayward sickness, and no grounded malice.” – Derby

Huge is to enormous as beseech is to a) Adore b) Plead* c) Love d) hate

7) What is the subject of the quote stated by Derby?

8) Is it ok to lie?

1) Act 1 scene 3 The Palace –cell 4-

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3) “They do me wrong, and I will not endure it: Who are they that complain unto the king…” –Gloucester

4) The Duke of Gloucester is complaining that the Queen and herkinsmen are doing him wrong by committing acts of slander.

5) Who is doing Gloucester wrong?

6) Vocabulary in context "That I forsooth, am stern, and loved them not?” –Gloucester Moon is to light as forsooth is to a) Sooth something b) Pursue somethingc) Indeed do something* d) Punk someone

7) Identify the independent and dependent clauses in the quote

8) Is it ok to spread falsified rumors?


2)3) “I cannot tell: the world is grown so bad, That wrens make prey where eagles dare not perch: Since every Jack became a gentleman There’s many a gentle person made a Jack.” – Gloucester4) While Duke of Gloucester and Queen Elizabeth continue theirescalating argument, the former Queen Margaret enters and starts aquarrel. She holds the Duke responsible for the death and removal ofher family from their position at the throne. She also accuses theQueen of enjoying her position at the throne, a position that QueenMargaret feels is rightfully hers.5) Who holds Gloucester responsible for the death of King HenryVI?6) Vocabulary in context “I cannot tell: the world is grown so bad, That wrens make prey where eagles dare not perch: Since every Jack became a gentleman There’s many a gentle person made a Jack.” – Gloucester

Kid is to baby goat as wren is to a) Meowing kitten b) Purring cat c) Singing bird * c) Mooing cow7) Identify the noun in the quote8)


2)3) “To fight on Edward’s party for the crown; And for his meed, poor lord, he is mew’d up. I would to God my heart were flint, like Edward’s; Or Edward’s soft and pitiful, like mine I am too childish-foolish for this world.” – Gloucester4) The Duke of Gloucester continues to argue over what the formerQueen Margaret claims to be hers. She claims that whatever allegiancethe Duke has, all his pleasures, and the kingdom are rightfully hers.She also claims that all the sorrow that she feels is what rightfullybelongs to the Duke and Queen Elizabeth’s kinsmen.5) Why is the Duke of Gloucester and the former Queen Margaretarguing?6) Vocabulary in Context “To fight on Edward’s party for the crown; And for his meed, poor lord, he is mew’d up. I would to God my heart were flint, like Edward’s; Or Edward’s soft and pitiful, like mine I am too childish-foolish for this world.” – Gloucester Sleep is to rest as meed is to a) to need something b) to earn a reward* c) to read an article d) to make something7) Are there any clause phrases in the sentence?8) Is it worth fighting for something you lost that used to be yours?

1) Act 1 scene 3 The Palace –cell 7 –

2) 3) “O, ‘twas the foulest deed to slay that babe, And the most merciless that e’er was heard of!” – Hastings4) The Queen starts ranting and raving to every one of the kinsmenand wishes that they have miserable lives and die. She wishes thatQueen Elizabeth’s glory outlives her like it did for her, and that shelives to see her husband and father die like she watched hers die.5) Who was the babe? (King Edward)6) Vocabulary in Context “O, ‘twas the foulest deed to slay that babe, And the most merciless that e’er was heard of!” – Hastings Day is to night as merciless is to a) Being miraculous b) Being compassionate* c) Being heartless c) Being phenomenal7) What is the subject of the quote?8) Is it ok to wish death upon your enemies?


2)3) “Poor painted queen, vain flourish of my fortune! Why strew’st thou sugar on that bottled spider, Whose deadly web ensnareth thee about? Fool, fool! Thou whet’st a knife to kill thyself. The time will come when thou shalt wish for me To help thee curse that poisonous bunchback’d toad.”– Queen Margaret4) Queen Margaret continues to badger the Duke and the Queen andtells them that one day they will feel what she is currently feeling.5) What is Queen Margaret speaking about when she states “Poorpainted queen…”?6) Vocabulary in Context “Poor painted queen, vain flourish of my fortune! Why strew’st thou sugar on that bottled spider, Whose deadly web ensnareth thee about? Fool, fool! Thou whet’st a knife to kill thyself. The time will come when thou shalt wish for me To help thee curse that poisonous bunchback’d toad.”– Queen Margaret

Evil is to good as flourish is to a) Thrive b) Succeed c) Deteriorate d) Flour7) What adjectives does the Queen use to describe Elizabeth?8) Is there a specific time and place for everything?

1) Act 1 scene 3 The Palace – cell 9 –

2) 3) “O princely Buckingham I’ll kiss thy hand, In sign of league and amity with thee: Now fair befal thee and thy noble house! They garments are not spotted with our blood, Nor thou within the compass of my curse. – Queen Margaret4) Queen Margaret finally departs and the nobleman Catesbyenters. He tells the Queen and her kinsmen as well as the Duke thatthe King wishes to see them. The Duke pretends that he hassomething and tricks them into believe him.5) Why will Margaret kiss Buckingham’s hand?6) Vocabulary in context “O princely Buckingham I’ll kiss thy hand, In sign of league and amity with thee: Now fair befal thee and thy noble house! They garments are not spotted with our blood, Nor thou within the compass of my curse. – Queen Margaret

Cheerleader is to pompons as amity a) Hostility b) imitable c) Monkeyd) Friend7) How many verbs are there in the sentence?8) Is it ok to trick people into doing something?

1) Act 1 scene 3 The Palace - 10 –

2)3) “I do the wrong, and first begin to brawl. The secret mischiefs that I set abroach I lay unto the grievous charge of others.” –Gloucester4) Richard and his murderers now enter and he orders them tomurder his brother Clarence who is currently serving prison time at thetower of London.5) What does Gloucester first begin to do?6) Vocabulary in context “I do the wrong, and first begin to brawl. The secret mischiefs that I set abroach I lay unto the grievous charge of others.” –Gloucester

Sick is to healthy as abroach is to a) Being hyper b) Being active c) Being lazy* d) Being sick7) What is the syntax in the sentence?8)


2)3) “Your eyes drop millstones, when fools’ eyes drop tears: I like you, lads; about your business straight; Go, go, dispatch.” – Gloucester4) The Duke of Gloucester finally tells the two murderers to be ontheir way.5) Who does Gloucester like?6) Vocabulary in context “Your eyes drop millstones, when fools’ eyes drop tears: I like you, lads; about your business straight; Go, go, dispatch.” – Gloucester

Female is to women as millstone is to a) A heavy burden* b) A expansive stone c) A famous windmill d) A old type of rock7)8)

Richard IIIAct 1, Scene 4

Act 1, Scene 4Cell #1

Summary:Clarence is talking to Brakenbury about the nightmare he had. Hedreamt he was outside of the prison tower with his brother,Gloucester, walking along he docks. Clarence accidentally falls into thewater and starts drowning over and over again. He then dreams ofgoing to the underworld and meeting Warwick who is furious withClarence because Clarence took part in Warwick's murder. Brakenburytells him to go to sleep and he does.

Reading Comprehension:Why was Warwick furious with Clarence?

Quote:CLARENCE: "O, I have pass'd a miserable night, so full of ugly sights,of ghastly dreams."

Vocabulary Context:"What scourge for perjury can this dark monarchy afford falseClarence?"

Vocabulary:Fact:Truth::Perjury:_____?a) Fraudb) Realityc) Axiomd) Jury

Grammar Question:Rephrase the following sentence:"Why looks your grace so heavily today?"

Discussion Question:Do you think these dreams are foreshadowing something bad that'llhappen pretty soon?


Summary:Two murderers sent from Clarence's brother, Richard, come to killClarence and give Brakenbury a warrant to leave them alone inClarence's chamber. They argue on how to murder him, but then theirconscience starts to cloud their judgment, so they start to arguewhether or not to kill him at all.

Reading Comprehension:What did the murderers give Brakenbury?

Quote:SECOND MURDERER: "What, shall we stab him as he sleeps?"

Vocabulary Context:"I thought thou hadst been resolute."

Vocabulary Analogy:Black:White::Resolute:_____?a) Uncertainb) Determinedc) Cowardlyd) Holy

Grammar Question:Identify the adjectives in this sentence:"No; then he will say 'twas done cowardly, when he wakes."

Discussion Question:Do you think most murderers acknowledge their conscience beforethey kill?


Summary:The First Murderer reminds the Second of their reward they willreceive, which makes the Second Murderer forget about hisconscience. The First Murderer is worried about the Second Murdererfeeling his conscience again, but he tells him not to worry. Afterwards,they decide to kill Clarence by beating him with their swords andthrowing him into a keg of wine.

Reading Comprehension:What made the Second Murderer forget about his conscience?

Quote:SECOND MURDERER: "'Zounds, he dies: I had forgot the reward."

Vocabulary Context:"...and every man that means to live well endeavours to trust tohimself and to live without it."

Vocabulary Analogy:Here:There::Endeavor:_____?a) Attemptb) Venturec) Successd) Failure

Grammar Question:

How many nouns are in the following sentence?:"Take him over the costard with the hilts of thy sword, and then wewill chop him in the malmsey-but in the next room."

Discussion Question:Do you think the guards will find Clarence before they decide to have adrink?


Summary:Clarence wakes up before the murderers can strike, and thinkingBrakenbury is still there, ironically asks for a cup of wine. Themurderers tell him they have come to murder him, so Clarence tries totalk them out of it.

Reading Comprehension:Why is it ironic that Clarence asked for a cup of wine?

Quote:SECOND MURDERER: "You shall have wine enough, my lord, anon."

Vocabulary Context:"The deed you undertake is damnable."

Vocabulary Analogy:Convict:Accuse::Undertake:_____?a) Urgeb) Commitc) Killd) Relieve

Grammar Question:Identify the prepositions in the following sentence: “You scarcely havethe hearts to tell me so, and therefore cannot have the hearts to doit.”

Discussion Question:Why do you think the murderers let Clarence try to talk them out of itinstead of just killing him the moment he awoke?


Summary:The murderers say they were sent from the king to murder Clarence.When he tries to smooth-talk his way out of being killed by saying howGod would punish them for being murderers, they simply reply backthat Clarence himself is guilty to be punished also. So they say they'rejust going to do God's will by killing him. Clarence still tries to stayalive saying God will never send murderers to do his will.

Reading Comprehension:Who sent the murderers to murder Clarence?

Quote:FIRST MURDERER: "What we will do, we do upon command."

Vocabulary Context:"... and with thy treacherous blade turnip’s the bowels of thysovereign's son."

Vocabulary Analogy:Dumpster:Trash::Bowels:_____?a) Dishwasherb) Foodc) Paperd) Trash can

Grammar Question:

Identify the synonyms in the following sentence: "Whom thou wertsworn to cherish and defend."

Discussion Question:If you were God, would you send evil-doers to do your bidding?


Summary:Finally Clarence tries to persuade the murderers by telling them to goto his brother Gloucester to get a reward instead of taking his life. Butwhen the murderers say it was Gloucester who sent them to kill him,Clarence is in disbelief and goes back to trying to use God as a way tochange their conscience.

Reading Comprehension:Who really sent the murderers to kill Clarence?

Quote:FIRST MURDERER: "Make peace with God, for you must die, my lord."

Vocabulary Context:"Thy brother's love, our duty, and thy fault, provoke us hither now toslaughter thee."

Vocabulary Analogy:Bawl:Cry::Provoke:_____?a) Laughb) Gruntc) Comprehendd) Encourage

Grammar Question:Paraphrase slander in the sentence: "O, do not slander him, for he is

kind."

Discussion Question:Would Clarence still be alive if he didn't talk so much?


Summary:Clarence tells the murderers to relent to what they have planned todo. The Second Murderer distracts Clarence, telling him to look behindhim, so the First Murderer can stab him to his death. The SecondMurderer begins to feel guilty as the First Murderer tells him to stopmoping and help him with the body. The Second Murderer feels atfault and runs away. The First Murderer now disposes of the body inthe keg of wine.

Reading Comprehension:What do they do to distract Clarence so they could stab him to death?

Quote:FIRST MURDERER: “Take that, and that: if all this will not do, I’lldrown you in the malmsey-butt within.”

Vocabulary Context:“Relent, and save your souls”

Vocabulary Analogy:New:Fresh::Relent:_____?a) Oldb) Confessc) Lend againd) Have mercy

Grammar Question:Explain the tense of the verb in the following sentence: “I’ll drown youin the malmsey-butt within.”

Discussion Question:Ultimately, what has power over your conscience, money or free will?

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ILLUSTRATION

"From my Redeemer, to redeem me hence; and more at peace mysoul shall part to heaven, since I have made my friends at peace onearth."King Edward

SUMMARY: The sick King Edward IV enters with his family andadvisors. Edward says that there has been too much quarreling and heinsists that everybody make peace. He also announces the letter offorgiveness to the Tower of London, where his brother Clarence hasbeen imprisoned and sentenced to death. He doesn't know thatRichard (his other brother) has intercepted the message and hascaused Clarence to be killed.

Question: What happened to the letter of forgiveness that King Edwardsent?

EMBASSAGE:1. an embassy2. message; errand

"You peers, continue this united league: I every day expect anembassage from my Redeemer, to redeem me hence;"King Edward

Vocabulary Analogy:moronic: embassage:: idiotic:a. messageb. massagec. managed. marriage

Grammar QuestionWhat part of speech is "hence"?"You peers, continue this united league: I every day expect anembassage from my Redeemer, to redeem me hence" (adverb toredeem)

Discussion Question: What do you think of the morality of Richard'sactions in causing the death of Clarence?

------------------------------------------------Act 2 scene icell two

ILLUSTRATION

"If I unwittingly, or in my rage, have aught committed that is hardlyborne to any in this presence, I desire to reconcile me to his friendlypeace"Richard

SUMMARY: [King Edward IV] finally gets Buckingham and Hastings tomake peace with Queen Elizabeth and her kinsmen (Rivers, Dorset,and Gray). Richard enters, and, at the king's request, gives a speechapologizing for any previous hostility towards Buckingham, Hastings,or the queen's family, and presents himself as a friend to all. Peaceseems to have been restored.

Question: Who makes peace with Queen Elizabeth?

ENMITYHatred; hostility

"Happy, indeed, as we have spent the day. Gloster, we have donedeeds of charity; Made peace of enmity, fair love of hate, betweenthese swelling wrong-incensed peers."Kind Edward

Vocabulary Analogylove: adore:: enmitya. hatb. hotc. hated. heat

Grammar QuestionWhat is the verb?Happy, indeed, as we have spent the day.

Discussion Question: Do you think the new found peace will last, orhas peace really been fully restored?

------------------------------------------------Act 2 scene icell three

ILLUSTRATION

"God grant that some, less noble and less loyal, nearer in bloodythoughts, an not in blood, deserve not worse than wretched Clarencedid, and yet go current from suspicion!"Richard

SUMMARY: Richard springs the news of Clarence's death, and Edwardblames himself for it. Stanley, the earl of Derby enters, begging theking to spare the life of a servant condemned to death. Edward angry,yells at his noblemen for not pleading to save Clarence when the kinglet his anger run away with him. Sick, and seeming to grow sicker dueto grief and guilt, he is helped to his bed.

Question: Who enters and begs the king to spare the life of a servant?

FLOUTED1. To be scornful.2. A contemptuous action or remark; an insult.

"Why, madam, have I off'red love for this, to be so flouted in this royalpresence? Who knows not that the gentle duke is dead?"Richard

Vocabulary Analogyflouted: to be insulted:: fondled:a. be strokedb. be kissedc. be huggedd. be slappedGrammar QuestionWhat is the subject of this sentence?Why, madam, have I off'red love for this, to be so flouted in this royalpresence?

Discussion Question: Is it physically possible to become sicker whenyou're presented with disturbing news and have become emotionallydamaged?------------------------------------------------

ACT 2 SCENE 2cell four

ILLUSTRATION

"Then you conclude, my grandam, he is dead. The king mine uncle isto blame for this: God will revenge it; whom I will importune withearnest prayers all to that effect."Son

SUMMARY: In another room, the duchess of York, the mother ofClarence, and King Edward, is comforting Clarence's two youngchildren. They ask if their father is dead, and she lies to try and sparethem.Elizabeth enters, and tells the duchess that King Edward has died, andthe duchess joins her in mourning. Elizabeth's kinsmen, Rivers andDorset, remind Elizabeth that she must think of her oldest son, theprince who is heir to the throne and must be called to London to becrowned.

Question: whose son is now heir to the throne?

VISARD1. a visor or mask2. a disguise

DUCHESS: Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shape, and with avirtuous visard hide deep vice! He is my son; ay, and therein myshame; yet from my dugs he drew not this deceit.

Vocabulary AnalogyStone: disguise:: pebblea. rockb. floutedc. sedimentd. floated

Grammar QuestionWhat are the verbs in this sentence?He is my son; ay, and therein my shame; yet from my dugs he drewnot this deceit

Discussion Question: How do you think lying to a child (specificallyspeaking about death) affects them psychologically there later years?

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ILLUSTRATION

"All of us have cause to will the dimming of our shining star; but nonecan help our harms by wailing them."RichardSummary:Richard enters, with Buckingham, Hastings, Stanley, and Ratcliffe.Buckingham and Richard agree that the prince should be brought toLondon, but say that only a few people should go get to him, decidingthe two of them will go but Richard and Buckingham linger behind tomake plans to separate the prince from Elizabeth and her family.

Question: Who seems to have become the new-paired ally?

CENSURES1. An expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism. 2. An officialrebuke, as by legislature of one of its members

Gloucester: Then be it so; and go we to determine who they shall bethat straight shall post to Ludlow. Madam,-and you, my mother,-willyou go to give your censures in this business?

Vocabulary AnalogyCensure: disapprove:: vetoa. acceptb. rejectc. correctd. protect

Grammar Question:What is the subject in this sentence?"All of us have cause to will the dimming of our shining star; but nonecan help our harms by wailing them."Richard

Discussion Question: Do you think Richard and Buckingham's newalliance will be successful, or will there new found friendship crumbledue to the morality of their doings?

Storyboard ProjectRichard III

Act II.iii—Act III.ii

Cell 1:

Summary: Two townspeople are talking about the news of KingEdward's death. They wonder what will happen when his son comes topower. They compare their situation to that of Henry the 6th.Reading Comp: Who has died?Discussion: Do you think King Edward was a good King based on thereactions of his subjects? Why?Vocab: Abroad---"Hear you the news abroad?" 2nd Citizen-away: elsewhere :: abroad :a) nearby b) yesterday c) tomorrow d) aboveGrammar:What is the subject in this sentence?

Cell 2:

Act Scene IVSummary: The Archbishop, Duchess of York, Queen Elizabeth andYoung York are all talking. They are discussing what the prince mightlook like. Young York gives his opinion on growing. He believes is itbetter to grow slow like a beautiful flower, than fast like a weed.Reading: According to York is it better to grow fast or slow?Discussion: Based on York's statement is it possible he might be alate-bloomer?Vocab: Parlous-"A parlous boy: go to, you are too shrewd." Queen Elizabethsafe: secure :: parlous:a) dangerous b)party c)parlous d)adventurousGrammar:What are the verbs in this sentence?

Cell 3:

Summary:A messenger enters and informs all that the Dukes Gloucester andBuckingham have had Lord Grey, Lord Rivers and Sir Thomas Vaughanarrested. Both Queen Elizabeth and the Duchess of York are very sadto hear the news. They speak of how their house is falling and of allthe sacrifices that had to be made.Reading: Who was arrested?Vocab: Sanctuary"Come, come, my boy; we will to sanctuary. Madam, farewell." -Queen Elizabethfood: grocery store :: sanctuary:a) church b)spoon c)pencil d) eraserDiscussion: Could this really be the downfall of the "house", or doyou think they may be overreacting?Grammar: Name the nouns in this sentence.

Cell 4

Summary: Buckingham and Gloucester greet the prince. The Prince isupset that the Lords that were arrested are not there. Gloucesterreassures him that those men were bad and not the prince’s friends,but the prince disagrees and asks for his mother and brother.Reading: Who are Gloucester and Buckingham greeting?Vocab- melancholy-"The weary way hath made you melancholy." - Gloucesterglee:happy::sadness:a) Melancholy b)party c)anger d)surprisedDiscussion: What do you think about Gloucester and Buckingham’sactions? Did they have good or badintentions?Grammar: What tense is Gloucester speaking in? (hath)

Cell 5:

Summary:Hasting (the messenger) delivers news that the Queen and her son(York) will not be coming because they have taken sanctuary.Buckingham believes that this is ridiculous and sends the Cardinal tofetch Young York. At first the Cardinal refused, but after Buckinghamconvinces him that there is no need for York to be in sanctuary, theCardinal agrees and leaves with Hasting.Reading: Who is in sanctuary?Vocab: Obstinate"You are too senseless--obstinate, my lord, too ceremonious andtraditional weigh it but with the grossness of this age, you break notsanctuary in seizing him."-compliant : cooperative:: reluctant:a)obstinate b)helpful c)ready d)bazaarDiscussion: Do you think it was necessary for the Queen to takesanctuary? Why?Grammar: Name all adjectives in the sentence.

Cell 6:

Summary: York arrives with Hastings and the Cardinal. Gloucesterand Prince Edward greet York and ask him how he's been. After somesmall talk York asks Gloucester what he now thinks of Edwards size(remember the whole weed and flower talk) Gloucester says nothingthat would offend the prince, then all but Gloucester, Buckingham, andCatesby head to the Tower.Reading: Who has just arrived?Vocab: Entreat" Myself and my good cousin Buckingham will to your mother, toentreat of her to meet you at the Tower and welcome you." -Gloucesterdemand: to command::entreat:A) to request earnestly b) to treat c)to tell d) to lieDiscussion- Does York have any reason to be envious of Edward? Dohis words and actions show it? How?Grammar: What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?

Cell 7:

Summary: The three men speak of York, calling him bold, quick,forward and capable. The subject quickly changes when Buckinghambrings up Lord Hastings. Catesby says that it will be very hard topersuade Hastings. Buckingham understands, but stills tells Catesby todo all he can to change Hastings mind. After Catesby leavesBuckingham asked Gloucester what would happen if Hasting does notbudge. Gloucester says very simply that he will be killed.Reading: Whom are the men trying to get on their side?

Vocab: Impart"Thou art sworn as deeply to affect what we intendas closely to conceal what we impart: thou know'st our reasons urgedupon the way;" -Buckinghamconceal:keep::impart:a)tell b)to part c) enjoy d) laughDiscussion- What do you think is going on? What motives do youthink Gloucester and Buckingham have?Grammar: What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?

Cell 8:

Summary:Stanley's messenger enters and tells Hasting of a dream his masterhad. Hasting tells him to tell his master that there is nothing to worryabout. The messenger leaves and Catesby enters. He tells Hasting thatEdward now wears the crown. This upsets Hasting very much.Reading: Who is upset and why?Vocab: Rue"Besides, he says there are two councils held; and that may bedetermined at the one which may make you and him rue at the other"-Messenger joy : happiness:: rue:a)sorrow b)yellow c)glee d)slumberGrammar: "And for his dreams, I wonder he is so fond to trust themockery of unquiet slumbers."What are the prepositional phrases?Discussion: Do you think Catesby has started to try to convinceHasting to support Gloucester’s side? Why?

Act III, Scenes iii- vCell 1

Summary: Rivers and Grey are prisoners who are about to beexecuted. They are being watched by Ratcliff. Both of them mentionthat it is Margaret's fault that they are about to die. Close to the endof the scene Rivers curses at three women, the wives of Hastings,Buckingham, and Richard.

Quote: "Then cursed she Hastings, then cursed she Buckingham, Thencursed she Richard. O, remember, GodTo hear her prayers for them, as now for usAnd for my sister and her princely sons,Be satisfied, dear God, with our true blood,Which, as thou know'st, unjustly must be spilt."- Rivers

Reading Comprehension: Whose fault is it that they are about todie?

Context: "O Pomfret, Pomfret! O thou bloody prison,Fatal and ominous to noble peers!”

Analogy: scared: terrified:: ominous:a. luck b. unknownc. dangerous d. good

Grammar Question: How many verbs are in the following quote?"Now Margaret's curse is fall'n upon our heads,

For standing by when Richard stabb'd her son."

Discussion Question: Do you think we will see Gray and Riversagain?

Cell 2

Summary: Buckingham, Derby, Hastings, the Bishop of Ely, Ratcliff,Lovel, and others have a meeting to decide when they are going tocrown Edward. They then try to decide who will crown the king. Theydecide that the coronation will be the next day and that the personwho will crown the king will be Lord Hastings.

Quote: "BUCKINGHAM: Who knows the lord protector's mind herein?Who is most inward with the royal duke?BISHOP OF ELY: Your grace, we think, should soonest know his mind."

Reading Comprehension: Who will crown Gloucester, the next king?

Context: "When I was last in Holborn,I saw good strawberries in your garden thereI do beseech you send for some of them."

Analogy: Analogy: ball: sphere:: beseech:a. square b. to requestc. to curse d. to give away

Grammar Question: What are the three verbs in the following quote?"Than my Lord Hastings no man might be bolder;His lordship knows me well, and loves me well."

Discussion Question: Do you think that someone might be betrayingthe king already?

Cell 3

Summary: Gloucester asks the council members what do traitorsdeserve. Hastings then says that they deserve death. Gloucester saysthat Edward's wife and Shore have practiced witchcraft and bewitchedhis arm. According to the council they deserve death so Gloucestersays that Hastings was helping Shore which means that he should die.Gloucester tells Lovel and Ratcliff to do what they have to.

Quote: "I pray you all, tell me what they deserveThat do conspire my death with devilish plotsOf damned witchcraft, and that have prevail'dUpon my body with their hellish charms?"- Gloucester-

Reading Comprehension: Who was the one betraying Gloucester?

Context: "Dispatch, my lord; the duke would be at dinner: Make ashort shrift; he longs to see your head."

Analogy: help : aid :: short shrift:a. time before execution b. time after executionc. time during execution d. none of the above

Grammar Question: What part of speech is "bootless" in thissentence?"Come, come, dispatch; 'tis bootless to exclaim."

Discussion Question: Should Gloucester forgive him seeing how heis the one who was going to crown him king?

Cell 4

Summary: The Lord Mayor is talking with Gloucester, Lovel, andBuckingham. Lovel comes in with Hasting's head. Gloucester says thathe likes him but since he betrayed he deserved death.

Quote: "Here is the head of that ignoble traitor,The dangerous and unsuspected Hastings."- Lovel-

Reading Comprehension: What did Gloucester think about Hastings?

Context: "And then begin again, and stop again,As if thou wert distraught and mad with terror?"

Analogy: small : petite :: distraught :a. big b. hugec. insane d. sane

Grammar Question: What is the part of speech of "plainest" in thefollowing sentence?"So dear I loved the man, that I must weep.I took him for the plainest harmless creatureThat breathed upon this earth..."

Discussion Question: Who do you think will crown the king now?

Cell 5

Summary: They inform the Lord Mayor about Lord Hastings and thathe plotted against both Gloucester and the mayor. They decide thatthe Lord Mayor should tell the people about Hastings and about thenew king.

Quote: "...you might well have signified the sameUnto the citizens, who haply mayMisconstrue us in him and wail his death."-Gloucester

Reading Comprehension: Who is going to talk to the people?

Context: "But I'll acquaint our duteous citizensWith all your just proceedings in this cause."

Analogy: hot : cold :: duteous:a. loyal b. disobedientc. dutiful d. lazy

Grammar Question: How many verbs are in the following sentence?"Go thou to Friar Penker; bid them bothMeet me within this hour at Baynard's Castle"

Discussion Question: How long do you think Richard III will reign?

Cell 6Summary: In a long and elaborately structured speech, Buckinghammakes a show of pleading with Richard to become king, and Richardfinally accepts. Buckingham suggests that Richard be crowned the verynext day, to which Richard consents.

Quote: “ Even that, I hope, which pleaseth god above, and all goodmen of this ungoverned isle.” – Buckingham

Grammar Question: What part of speech does the word pleaseth have?

Comprehension Question: Is Richard king now?

Analogy: More bitterly could I expostulate, save that, for reverence tosome alive, I give a sparing limit to my tongue.Murmur : talk :: expostulate :a. Yellb. Reason *c. Whisperd. Call

Discussion Question: Why is Buckingham so demanding for Richard tobe crowned king the next day?

Act IV, scene ICell 7

Summary: Outside the tower of London, Elizabeth, her son Dorset, andthe Duchess of York meet Lady Anne and Clarence’s young daughter.Lady Anne tells Elizabeth that they have come visit the princes whoare imprisoned in the tower, and Elizabeth says that her group is therefor the same reason. But the women learn from the guardian of thetower that Richard has forbidden anyone to see the princes.

Quote: “The king! Why, who's that?” – Queen Elizabeth

Grammar Question: What is the subject and verb for the Quote?

Comprehension Question: Who are imprisoned in the tower?

Analogy: To gratulate the gentle princes there.Graduation : pass middle school :: Gratulate :a. Cryb. Congratulate *c. Happyd. Diploma

Discussion question: Why are both of the princes so important in thisplay?

Cell 8

Summary: Stanley, earl of derby, suddenly arrives with the news thatRichard is about to be crowned king, so Anne must go to thecoronation be crowned as his queen. The horrified Anne fears thatRichard’s coronation will mean ruin for England, and says that sheshould have resisted marrying Richard—after all, she herself hascursed him for killing her first husband. Her curses have come true. Ashis wife, she has no peace, and Richard is continually haunted by baddreams.

Quote: “ O, cut my lace in sunder, that my pent heart may have somescope to beat, or else I swoon with this dead-killing news! – QueenElizabeth

Grammar Question: Name one of the verbs in this quote?

Comprehension Question: Why is Anne being crowned queen? Doesshe deserve it?

Analogy: Anointed let me be with deadly venom.Drop : fall :: anointed :a. To jump

b. To put *c. To hided. To speak

Discussion Question: Do you think Richard would be a good king forEngland? Why or why not?

Cell 9

Summary: The duchess of York instructs Dorset to flee to France andjoin the forces of the earl of Richmond, a nobleman with a claim to theroyal throne?

Quote: “ Stay, yet look back with me unto the tower. Pity, you ancientstones, those tender babes whom envy hath immured within yourwalls! Rough cradle for such little pretty ones! Rude ragged nurse, oldsullen playfellow for tender princes, use my babies well! So foolishsorrow bids your stones farewell.” – Queen ElizabethGrammar Question: Can you find at least two verbs in the quoteabove?

Comprehension Question: Why does York instruct Dorset to flee toFrance?

Analogy: “ and each hours joy wrecked with a week of teen”Snake : Reptile :: Wrecked :a. Dogb. Destruction *c. Constructiond. Walk

Discussion Question: Do you think that Dorset will have more peace ifhe does flee to France?

Act IV Scene ii-iii

Scene iiCell 1

Summary:Richard wants all heirs to the thrown dead so he can secure hisposition of power. He tells Buckingham to kill Edward, a noble prince.Buckingham is shocked and tells the king to let him think about itbefore he makes a decision. The king is angry and tells Buckinghamthat he is being too careful with his actions. He calls for a page andasks him if he knows anyone that would murder someone for money.The Page does know a gentleman like this and his name is Tyrrel.

Quote:“know’st thou not any whom corrupting gold would tempt unto a closeexploit of death?”

Comp Question:What is Buckingham’s reaction to the kings request?

Context:PAGE “Gold were as good as twenty orators”

AnalogyOrator: mime:: gold:_____?

a) narratorb) silverc) ortad) loud

Discussion Question:Does Richard really have any thing to worry about?

Cell 2

Summary:At the same time that Richard calls in Tyrrel he also instructs Catesbyto spread a rumor that Queen Anne is sick and likely to die. He alsotells him that she should be confined. Once he kills her he can marryKing Edward’s daughter, Elizabeth of York.

Quote:RICHARD “Rumour it abroad that Anne, my wife, is sick and like todie: I will take order for her keeping close.”

Comp Question:Who will spread the rumor?

Analogy: suspicion: doubt :: rumour:____?

a) correctb) falsec) righteousd) ethical

Discussion Questions:How will this help Richard?

Cell 3

Summary:Richard is instructing Tyrrel on what he will be doing. He asks Tyrrelto prove his loyalty by killing two enemies of his in their sleep. Tyrreltells he king to consider it done.

Quote:TYRREL “Let me have open means to come to them,And soon I'll rid you from the fear of them.”

Reading Comprehension:Who does Richard hire?

Context:“Darest thou resolve to kill a friend of mine?”

Analogy:Confirm:resolve::kill:___? a) person

b) irreversible c) disease d) impersonal

Discussion Question:How much money would it take for you to kill some one?

Cell 4

Summary:Buckingham comes back and wants to talk to Richard. Buckinghamasks Richard for the earldom of Hereford that he promised him.Richard gets very angry and walks out on Buckingham.

Quote:“What says your highness to me just demand?”Reading Comprehension:What does Buckingham want?

Context:“My lord, I claim your gift, my due by promise…”

Analogy:run:trip::promise:____?a) not likely to happenb) definitely happen

c) as good as goldd)

Discussion question:What would you do if you where in Buckingham’s position?

Cell 5

Summary:Tyrrel returns to the king and gives him the news. He has finished thedeed but feels very guilty for what he has done. He had to smotherthe two prince’s children in their sleep. He had a hard time debatingwhether to kill them or not because they had a book of prayers ontheir pillow.

Quote:TYRREL: “we smothered the most replenished sweet work of nature…”

Reading Comprehension:What has Tyrrel done?

Context:“The tyrannous and bloody deed is done.”

Analogy:tyrannous : power : oppressive :____?

a) weaknessb) powerlessness

c) controld) impotence

Discussion Question:What do you think it would have taken, such as the prayer book, tostop Tyrrel form killing the children?

Cell 6

Summary:The king thanks Tyrrel and is pleased with his performance. Richardthen restates his plan for getting rid of all who have access to thethrown. He has locked up the son of Clarence. And has arranged tomarry his daughter to an unimportant person. And further more hegloats about how queen Anne is dead how his next step will be tomarry Elizabeth. Soon after that Catesby enters and brings bad news.He says that Buckingham has mustered up an army and some ofRichards noble have flied to Richmond.

Quote:CATESBY: ”Bad news, my lord: Ely is fled to Richmond;And Buckingham, back'd with the hardy Welshmen,Is in the field, and still his power increaseth.”

Reading Comprehension:

Who has formed an army?

Context:“The son of Clarence have I pent up close…”

Analogy:complain:annoying:pent:____?a) penitenceb) pentalogyc) freed) confined

Discussion Question:Will Richard’s army beat up Buckingham’s army?

Cell1

Summary:Back in the palace, the gloating Richard—who has now been

crowned king of England—enters in triumph with Buckingham andCatesby. But Richard says that he does not yet feel secure in hisposition of power.

Quote:“Ha! Am I king? ‘tis so: but Edward lives.”

-King Richard III

CELL2

Summary:He tells Buckingham that he wants the two young princes, the

rightful heirs to the throne, to be murdered in the tower. For the firsttime, Buckingham does not obey Richard immediately, saying that heneeds more time to think about the request. Richard murmurs tohimself that Buckingham is too weak to continue to be his right-handman and summons a lowlife named Tyrrell who is willing to accept themission.

Quote:“ Give me some breath, some little pause, my lord, before I

positively herein: I will resolve your grace immediately.”-Buckingham

CELL3

Summary:In almost the same breath, Richard instructs Catesby to spread a

rumor that Queen Anne is sick and likely to die, and gives orders tokeep the queen confined. He then announces his intention to marrythe late King Edward's daughter, Elizabeth of York. The implication isthat he plans to murder Queen Anne.

Quote:“ That Anne my wife is sick and like to die”

-King Richard III

CELL4

Summary:Buckingham, uneasy about his future, asks Richard to give him

what Richard promised him earlier: the earldom of Hereford. ButRichard angrily rejects Buckingham's demands and walks out on him.Buckingham, left alone, realizes that he has fallen out of Richard'sfavor and decides to flee to his family home in Wales before he meetsthe fate of Richard's other enemies.

Quote:“ My lord, I claim your gift, my due by promise, for which your

honour and your faith is pawn’d; the earldom of Hereford and themoveables the which you promised I should posses.”

-Buckingham

CELL5

Summary: Tyrrell returns to the palace and tells Richard that the princesare dead. He says that he has been deeply shaken by the deed andthat the two men he commissioned to perform the murders are alsofull of regrets after smothering the two children to death in their sleep.But Richard is delighted to hear the news, and offers Tyrrell a richreward. After Tyrrell leaves, Richard explains the development of hisvarious plots to get rid of everyone who might threaten his grasp onpower. The two young princes are now dead.

Quote:“ King Tyrrell, am I happy in the news?”

-King Richard III

CELL6

Summary:Richard has married off Clarence's daughter to an unimportant

man and has locked up Clarence's son (who is not very smart anddoes not present a threat). Moreover, Richard gloats that Queen Anneis now dead—we can assume Richard has had her murdered—and heannounces once again that his next step will be to woo and marry

young Elizabeth, the daughter of the former King Edward and QueenElizabeth. He believes that this alliance with her family will cement hishold on the throne.

Quote:“ And Anne my wife hath bid

TEST #5, Richard III, story board. ACT IV. scene iv. Part 2

CELL One:SUMMARY:Richard has come in and asks Queen Elizabeth to stay and talk to him.

He mentions her daughter, Elizabeth and she rebuts him saying that ifhe tries to kill her as well as her sons, she'll claim Elizabeth is not ofnoble blood so that she can stay alive.

Quote: King Richard: "You have a daughter call'd Elizabeth, virtuousand fair, royal and generous."

Reading Comp. Question: Who does Richard ask about?

ANALOGY:from text: "All unavoided is the doom of DESTINY"Captive: hostage:: destiny:a) captainb) accidentc) ordinanced) home

GRAMMAR QUESTION: What are the subject and predicate in thefollowing sentence?"And I'll corrupt her manners" ---Queen Elizabeth

Discussion Question: Why do you think Richard wants to talk aboutElizabeth?

CELL TWO:SUMMARY: Queen Elizabeth has been getting more and more angry atRichard. He tells her she speaks as if he as slain his cousins and thatevery war he has exacted, every person he has killed has been for herand her people. Richard then asks her to forget every thing she thinkshe has done and listen to him.

QUOTE: King Richard: "As I intend more good to you and yours, thanever you or yours were by me wrong'd!"

Reading Comp Question: What does Queen Elizabeth think thatRichard has done?

ANALOGY:From text: "Canst thou DEMISE to any child of mine?"Car: automobile:: demise:a) engineb) eradicationc) raced) premise

GRAMMAR QUESTION: What is the subject of the following quote?"Tell me what state, what dignity, what honour, canst thou demise toany child of mine?" --Queen Elizabeth

DISCUSSION QUESTION: Is Richard a fool to tell Queen Elizabeth that

he didn't really do anything to her? Why?

Cell Three:SUMMARY:Richard tells Queen Elizabeth that he loves her daughter, Elizabeth. Heasks her to help woo for him and she mocks him, telling him to giveElizabeth bleeding hearts with her brothers' names on them and ahandkerchief that he should say drained the blood from her brother'sbody. Queen Elizabeth tells Richard to tell her daughter about hisnoble acts, such as killing her uncles and aunts.

QUOTE:Queen Elizabeth: "Send her a story of thy noble acts; Tell her thoumadest away her uncle Clarence, Her uncle Rivers; yea, and, for hersake, madest quick conveyance with her good aunt Anne."

READING COMP. QUESTION:What did Richard do Elizabeth's uncles and aunts?

ANALOGY:from text: "As one that are best ACQUAINTED with her humour."Light: dark:: acquainted:a) unawareb) knowc) noisyd) shadow

GRAMMAR QUESTION:What are all the verbs in the following sentence?"Come, come, you mock me; this is not the way to win our daughter."–Richard.

DISCUSSION QUESTION:

Does Richard really love Elizabeth? Why?

CELL FOUR:SUMMARY: Richard tries to convince Queen Elizabeth to woo for him,he tells her that her daughter will be made a powerful queen and thathe loves her very much. He says that he stopped Queen Elizabeth frombeing the mother of the king but that he can make her the mother ofthe queen.

QUOTE: Richard: "To whom I will retreat my conquest won, And sheshall be sole victress, Caesar's Caesar."

READING COMP. QUESTION: Who can be the mother of the queen?

ANALOGY:from text: "Make bold her BASHFUL years with experience."Malicious: beastly:: bashful:a) malcontentb) metamorphosedc) busheld) demure

Grammar Question:which of the following sentences does SHAPE mean the same as itdoes in the quote?"Unless thou couldst put on some other SHAPE, and not be Richard."a) My favorite SHAPE is the circleb) SHAPE the clay into a bowl.c) do you like the SHAPE of my nose?

d) The magician was able to change his SHAPE and look like hisassistant.

DISCUSSION QUESTION: Do you think Elizabeth's ears are really thatbashful? Why?

CELL FIVE:SUMMARY: Richard and Queen Elizabeth argue more over Richard'swooing of Elizabeth. He finally convinces Queen Elizabeth to woo herdaughter for him, saying peace and reparations will be made in thecountry with this marriage. And Queen Elizabeth leaves.

QUOTE: Richard: "Infer fail England's peace by this alliance."

READING COMP. QUESTION: What does Richard hope to gain in thismarriage?

ANALOGY:from text: "And not be PEEVISH-fond in great designs."Melodious: harmonious:: peevish:a) plotb) robinc) cantankerousd) tipsy

GRAMMAR QUESTION: What are the subject and verb of the followingsentence?"I go." --Queen Elizabeth

DISCUSSION QUESTION: Should Elizabeth woo her daughter forRichard?

CELL SIX:SUMMARY:Ratcliff and Catesby enter, telling Richard about Richmond leading anavy towards shore. Richard sends Catesby to the Duke of Norfolk, toask him to build up a power against Richmond. He tells Catesby tomeet him at Salisbury. Catesby leaves as Richard tells Ratcliff to go toSalisbury.

QUOTE:Richard: “O, true, good Catesby: bid him levy straight the greateststrength and power he can make, and meet me presently at Salisbury.

READING COMP. QUESTION:Who has to go to Norfolk?

ANALOGY:From text: “Rideth a PUISSANT navy, to the shore.”Messenger: detractor:: puissant:a) incapableb) strongc) lightd) dog

GRAMMAR QUESTION:What is the adverb in the following sentence?“Dull, unmindful villain, why stand’st thou still, and go’st not to theduke?

DISCUSSION QUESTION:Is sending Norfolk a good idea? Why?

CELL SEVEN:SUMMARY:Stanley enters and again tells Richard again about Richmond. Richardlaughs and says there is no one closer to being the heir of York otherthan himself. Stanley says that he and his friends in the north in noway support Richmond and asks to be able to build a resistanceagainst him in the north. Richard refuses at first because he believesthat Stanley will turn against him but then agrees if Stanley will leavehis son, George Stanley, behind with Richard. Stanley agrees andexits.

QUOTE:Richard: “Is the chair empty? Is the sword unsway’d? Is the kingdead? The empire unpossess’d? What heir of York is there alive butwe? And who is England’s king but great York’s heir? Then, tell me,

what doth he upon the sea?”

READING COPM. QUESTION:What does Richard mean when he says, “is the chair empty?”

ANALOGY:From text: “White-liver’d RUNAGATE, what doth he there?”Chair: seat:: runagate:a) runb) fugitivec) figured) future

GRAMMAR QUESTION:What is the adjective in the following sentence?“I know not, mighty sovereign, but by guess.”

DISCUSSION QUESTION:Should Richard trust Stanley? Why?

CELL EIGHTSUMMARY:Two messengers enter and tell Richard that Sir Edward Courtney, theBishop of Exeter, and the Guildfords have built up armies inDevonshire and Kent. When a third messenger enters, Richard blowsup before the messenger can tell him that the Duke of Buckingham’sarmy has been displaced and that Buckingham is missing. Richardthen offers a reward for anyone who brings in Buckingham.

QUOTE:Third Messenger: “Buckingham’s army is dispersed and scatter’d; andhe himself wander’d away alone, no man knows whither.”

READING COMP. QUESTION:Who is missing?

ANALOGY:From text:“Sir Edward Courtney, and the haughty PRELATE”voluptuous: ample:: prelate:a) taleb) tardyc) preacherd) music

GRAMMAR QUESTION:What is the adjective of the following sentence?“Take that, until thou bring me better news.”

DISCUSSION QUESTION:What should the reward for Buckingham be? Why?

CELL NINESUMMARY:A fourth messenger comes in and tells Richard that Sir Thomas Loveland Lord Marquis Dorset are in arms in Yorkshire, however, the Bretonnavy has been dispersed. Catesby then comes back in and informsRichard again of the fall of the navy but then tells him that Richmondis up in great arms. Richard leads everyone out saying that it is timeto win royal battle.

QUOTE:Richard: “Away towards Salisbury! While we reason here, a royalbattle might be won and lost some one take order Buckingham bebrought to Salisbury; the rest march on with me.”

READING COMP. QUESTION:What army has been dispersed?

ANALOGY:From text:“The Breton navy is dispersed by TEMPEST”office: workstation:: tempest:a) tempob) schoolc) drawd) storm

GRAMMAR QUESTION:What are the verbs in the following sentence?“March on, march on, since we are up in arms; if not to fight withforeign enemies, yet to beat down these rebels here at home.”

DISCUSSION QUESTION:Who will win? Why?

Richard III Act 4, scene 4 (first half)

Act 4, scene 4--cell 1

Summary: Queen Margaret (QM), the Duchess of York (DoY), andQueen Elizabeth (QE) are lamenting the deaths of their familymembers. Queen Elizabeth's sons and Queen Margaret's husband(KHVI) and son (Prince Edward) were killed by the Duchess's son,Richard III.

Dialog:Queen Elizabeth: Ah, my young princes, my tender babes! Hear yourmother's lamentations!Queen Margaret: Holy Harry died, and my sweet son.

Reading comp. question: Who's the guy who killed these people?

Vocab. analogy:"...Here in these confines slily have I lurk'd, to watch the waning ofmy adversaries." win:lose ::waning: a)wafting b)failures c)triumphs d)deaths

Grammar question: What part of speech is 'waning'?

Discussion question: If Richard III were YOUR son, would you be proudor ashamed of him?

Act 4, scene 4--cell2

Summary: The three ladies (DoY, QE and QM) are still talking. DoYtells Qm to stop talking about her troubles; she feels bad enoughalready about all her problems. Qm says she can't help it because theguys that the DoY is mourning over killed HER family members before.She also tells DoY that she wishes KRIII were dead. Qe wants to cursethe way Qm does.

Dialog:DoY: O Harry's wife, triumph not in my woes!Qm: Bear with me; I am hungry for revenge, and now I cloy me withbeholding it. Thy Edward is dead, that stabb'd my Edward. Thy otherEdward dead to quit my Edward. Richard yet lives...Cancel his bond oflife, I pray! That I may live to say 'The dog is dead!'.Qe: I wish for thee to help me curse!

Reading comp. question:Does Qm relish in the fact that some of the DoY's family members aredead?

Vocab. analogy:"...Earth gapes, hell burns, fiends roar, saints pray." sick:healthy :: gape: a)grape b)gripe c)open d)closed

Grammar question:True or False: "gapes...burns" are adjectives.

Discussion question: If Qm's family members weren't killed by theDoY's family members before, might she be a little more sympathetictowards DoY's troubles?


Summary: Qm gives another long speech. This time, it is about Qe'slosses. Qm is saying that all the good stuff she had before (her sons,her husband, her brothers, the people that loved her, and the joy sheonce had) is now gone. What is left for Qe is sadness and humiliation.Qm also says that she (Qe) is trying to hog all the "sad feelings" likeshe hogged her place in royalty.

Dialog:Qm: Where is thy husband now? Where be thy brothers, thy children,thy joy? Where be the bending peers that flatter'd thee? See what nowthou art: a most distressed widow, one that wails the name 'mother'.For one that scorn'd at me, now scorn'd of me. Thou didst usurp myplace, and thou usurp the just proportion of my sorrow.

Reading comp. question:Is Qm sad for Qe and her losses?

Vocab. analogy:take:give :: usurp: a)Slurpee b)Icee c)hand over d)"don't take that. It's mine."

Grammar question:"Thus hath the COURSE of justice wheel'd about..." Which sentence below uses the capitalized word the same way?

1. For the next step, pour in half a cup of course salt. 2. "The golf course at the country club is simply devine!" 3. Through the course of history, big mistakes were made. 4. The sick teacher has a course voice.

Discussion question:When someone who wronged you in the past experiences great losses,is it wrong to feel happy because of their misfortunes? Feel free toshare a personal experience that has SOMETHING to do with thisdiscussion question.


Summary:Queen Elizabeth really wants Queen Margaret to teach her how tocurse. Qm gives her some cursing tips and then leaves. The DoY asksQe (who now knows some cursing tips) to help her curse her son,Richard III. Basically...... Qe: teach me how to curse. Qm: Ok here's some tips. DoY: Wow, you can curse now..help me curse my son.

Dialog:Qe: Teach me how to curse mine enemies!Qm: Compare dead hapiness with living woe. Think that thy babeswere fairer than they were and he that slew them fouler than he is.Thy woes will make thy words sharp and pierce like mine. (She leaves)DoY: Be not tongue-tied. In the breath of bitter words let's smothermy damned son, which thy two sweet sons smother'd. I hear hisdrum: Be copious in exclaims.

Reading comp. question:Who leaves after giving some cursing tips to Queen Elizabeth?

Vocab. analogy:plentiful:speaker :: copious:a)boom-box b)orator c)Shy Captain Lame-o d)silencer

Grammar question:Identify the subject noun in this sentence.: "Should calamity be full of words?"

Discussion question: Do you think Richard III will be hurt by what Qeand his mother (DoY) will say to him?


Summary:Qe and DoY try their hardest to insult Richard III. They're saying allthis mean stuff about how he's a big fat killer, but all he does is makea lot of noise. Trumpets and drums are sounded to drown out theirwords.

Dialog:KRIII: Who intercepts my expedition?DoY: She that might've intercepted thee by strangling thee in heraccursed womb from all the slaughters, wretch, that thou hast done!Qe: Tell me, villain slave, where are my children?DoY: Thou toad, thou toad! Where is thy brother Clarence and littleNed, his son?KRIII: A flourish, trumpets! Strike alarum, drums! Let not the heavenshear these tell-tale women rail on the Lord's anointed! Strike, I say!

Reading comp. question: Who are the DoY and Qe insulting?

Vocab. analogy:testes:female :: womb: a)mail b)male c)nail d)wombat

Grammar question:"...From all slaughters, WRETCH, that thou hast done!"

In which of the following sentences is the capitalized word used thesame way? 1. Man, you look like you're going to wretch. 2. Hang the Christmas wretch on the front door. 3. You’re a wretch! You kill a lot! 4. Hand me that wretch and that screwdriver.

Discussion question:Is Richard III hurt by the insults? (Think about how he's AVOIDINGwhat the two sad/mad ladies have to say to him.)


Summary:The DoY tells her son (Richard III) that she'll speak calmly to him(That’s the only way he’ll listen to her.) When he's ready to listen, shestarts cursing him LOUDLY again!

Dialog:DoY: O let me speak!KRIII: Do then, but I'll not hear.DoY: I will be mild and gentle in my speech.KRIII: And brief, for I am in haste.DoY: Thou camest on earth to make the earth my hell. A grievousburthen was thy birth to me. Tetchy and wayward was thy infancy.Thy school-days wild and furious. Thy prime of manhood daring. Thyage confirmed proud, bloody, treacherous.

Reading comp. question:Was KRIII willing to hear his mother speak, if she spoke calmly?

Vocab. analogy:that good, rule following kid:obedient :: James Dean:a) wayward b)hot stuff c)waywarden d)so handsome

Grammar question:

What is the subject of the following sentence?" Art thou my son?"

Discussion question:When KRIII hears all the horrible things his mother has to say abouthim, do you think he's hurt? Or, has he become desensitized by all thekilling he's done? Or is he some crazy killin’ maniac?


Summary:KRIII wants to keep marching, since his mom isn't speaking calmly likeshe said she would. The DoY wants him to hear her out for the lasttime, and so he does. The DoY tells him that she'll be rooting for theother side (the one that KRIII is fighting) and wishing that he'll die abloody death.

Dialog:DoY: I prithee, hear me speak.KRIII: You speak too bitterly.DoY: Hear me, for I shall never speak to thee again.KRIII: So.DoY: My prayers on the adverse party fight, and there the little soulsof Edward's children whisper the spirits of thine enemies and promisethem success and victory. Bloody thou art, bloody will be thy end.Shame serves thy life and doth thy death attend.

Reading comp. question:According to her words, will this be the last time the DoY will talk toher son?

Vocab. analogy:thumbs up: thumbs down :: adverse:

a)opposing b) not against c)swans d) noun

Grammar question:"Shame serves thy life and doth thy death attend." What are two nouns in this quote?

Discussion question:When a mother addresses her son like the DoY addressed Richard III,is all love for her child completely gone? "A mother's love is never-ending for her child." (or something like that) Is that not true anymorewhen a mother wishes a most bloody death on her kid?

Richard IIIAct IV, scene iv

Cell 1

Summary:When the Duchess of York leaves, Richard stops Queen Elizabeth fromleaving. He then asks for her consent to marry her daughter. Shereplies by saying that she would rather stain her honor before allowinghim to marry young Elizabeth. She refuses to give her consentbecause according to her, Richard killed her sons. Richard denieskilling them.

Quote:“ And must she die for this? O, let her live, and I’ll corrupt hermanners, stain her beauty; slander myself as false to Edward’s bed;throw over her the veil of infamy: so she might live unscarr’d ofbleeding slaughter, I will confess she was not Edward’s daughter.”-Queen Elizabeth

Reading Comprehension Question:Who does Richard want to marry?

Vocabulary analogy question:“ Up to some scaffold, there to lose their heads.”

Happy: joyous:: scaffold:________a) executionb) castlec) platformd) tree

Grammar Question:Name the prepositional phrases in the following sentence: “ Slander myself as false to Edward’s bed; throw over her the veil ofinfamy: so she might live unscarr’d of bleeding slaughter...”

Discussion Question:Does Queen Elizabeth have the right to stain her daughter’s honor?

Cell 2

Summary:The argument between Queen Elizabeth and King Richard IIIcontinues. Richard wants Queen Elizabeth to help him woo herdaughter. Queen Elizabeth mocks him by suggesting he send herbrother’s hearts, a handkerchief stained with blood, or a letterrecounting his “noble acts.” Richard replies by proposing that herdaughter be told that he did these things out of love for her. Richardcontinues by saying that if he killed her sons he would give her agrandchild. He also points out that the marriage would bring riches toher. The only thing she has to do is to go to her daughter and “prepareher ears to hear a wooer’s tale.”

Quote:“Send to her, by the man that slew her brothers, a pair of bleeding -hearts; thereon engrave Edward and York; then haply she will weep:Therefore present to her...a handkerchief; which, say to her, did drainthe purple sap from her sweet brother’s body and bid her dry herweeping eyes therewith. If this inducement force her not to love, sendher a story of thy noble acts; Tell her thou madest away her uncleClearance, her uncle Rivers; yea, and, for her sake, madest quickconveyance with her good aunt Anne.”-Queen Elizabeth

Reading Comprehension Question:What does King Richard III ask Queen Elizabeth to do?

Vocabulary analogy question:“If I have kill’d the issue of your womb, to quicken your increase, I willbeget mine issue of your blood upon your daughter...”-Richard III

destroy: to ruin:: beget: ____________a)to begb)to fatherc)to cryd)to recompense

Grammar Question:2.How many independent clauses are in the sentence? “ If this inducement force her not to love, send her a story of thynoble acts; tell her thou madest away her uncle Clarence, her uncleRivers; yea, and, for her sake, madest quick conveyance with her goodaunt Anne.”

Discussion Question:So far, who seems to dominate the argument?

Cell 3

Summary:Queen Elizabeth still doesn’t trust Richard. He then tries to change hermind by arguing that the marriage is the only way to avoid civil war.He also argues that by marrying Elizabeth he will bury her sons inElizabeth’s womb. Queen Elizabeth finally seems to be convinced of hislove. She leaves saying that she will talk to Elizabeth. Richard thenmocks her rapid change of mind.

Quote:“Relenting fool, and shallow, changing woman!”- Richard III

Reading Comprehension Question:How did their argument end?

Vocabulary analogy question:“ in that nest of spicery they shall breed selves of themselves, to yourrecomforture.”

beginning: start:: recomforture:________a)wombb)to comforture againc)endd)restoration of comfort

Grammar Question:What is the interjection word in the following sentence? “Ay, if the devil tempt thee to do good.”

Discussion Question:

Do you think Queen Elizabeth has really accepted Richard?

Cell 4

Summary:Ratcliff and Catesby inform Richard that Richmond is heading a navalinvasion from the west and plans to join Buckingham. Confused by theunexpected news, Richard tells Catesby to go to the Duke of Norfolkwith a message, but forgets to tell him the message. When he realizeshis mistake, Richard sends Catesby off with word to meet him atSalisbury.

Quote:“Fly to the duke: Post thou to SalisburyWhen thou comest thither-- Dull, unmindful villain,Why stand'st thou still, and go'st not to the duke?”- RichardIII

“First, mighty sovereign, let me know your mind,What from your grace I shall deliver to him.”- Catesby

Reading Comprehension question:What is the news Richard learns about?

Vocabulary analogy question:“My gracious sovereign, on the western coast rideth a puissant navy;to the shore throng many doubtful hollow hearted friends...”- Ratcliff

Small: big:: puissant:____________a) navyb) weakc) larged) powerful

Grammar Question:4. Who is the indirect object in the sentence? “ Fly to the Duke.”

Discussion Question:What does the fact that he was confused show about Richard?

Cell 5Summary:Stanley enters and repeats the report that Richmond is coming.Richard, still shocked by the news, asks Stanley why is Richmondcoming. When Stanley gives the obvious response, to take over thethrone, Richard is outraged. According to Richard, he is the only heirto the throne. Since Stanley is Richmond’s stepfather, Richard startsquestioning his loyalty. Stanley assures him he is loyal by promisinghim he would bring his troops to fight on his side. Richard, notcompletely convinced, decides to hold George, Stanley’s son, hostageuntil he returns with his men.

Quote:“Is the chair empty? is the sword unsway’d? Is the king dead? Theempire unpossess’d? What heir of York is there alive but we? And whois England’s king but great York’s heir?”-Richard III

Reading Comprehension Question:Why is Richard going to hold George hostage?

Vocabulary analogy question:“Please it your majesty to give me leave, I’ll muster up my friends,and meet your grace...”-Stanley

arrival: muster:: departure:__________a)beatb)scatterc)waked)gather

Grammar Question:What are the prepositions in this sentence?“Where are thy tenants and thy followers?Are they not now upon the western shore,Safe-conducting the rebels from their ships!”- Richard III

Discussion Question:Does Richard have a good reason to accuse Stanley of being a traitor?

Cell 6Summary:Two messengers enter and inform Richard that Sir Edward Courtney,Bishop of Exeter and the Guildfords have joined the rebellion. A thirdmessenger comes in, but before he gets a chance to deliver themessage, Richard, who is tired of hearing bad news, strikes him. Thismessenger, however, had good news. Buckingham’s army wasdefeated. Richard rewards the messenger and offers a reward toanyone that captures Buckingham.

Quote:“Out on you, owls! nothing but songs of death?”- Richard III

Reading Comprehension Question:What was the good news Richard learned about?

Vocabulary analogy question:“Sir Edward Courtney, and the haughty prelate Bishop of Exeter...”

murderer: one who commits murder:: prelate:_________a) an ugly personb) an egotistic personc) an ecclesiastic of superior rankd) an ecclesiastic of lower rank

Grammar Question;List all the independent clauses in the following sentence.“My gracious sovereign, now in Devonshire,As I by friends am well advertised,Sir Edward Courtney, and the haughty prelateBishop of Exeter, his brother there,With many more confederates, are in arms.”-Messenger

Discussion Question:Do you think that this loss of control in Richard is an indication of hisdeclining power?

Cell 7Summary:A fourth messenger arrives and informs Richard that a storm hasdestroyed Richmond’s naval forces. Then Catesby enters and tellsRichard that Buckingham has been captured. Richard orders forBuckingham to be brought to him and heads to Salisbury.

Quote:“ Away towards Salisbury! while we reason here, a royal battle mightbe won and lost.”- Richard III

Reading Comprehension Question:How were Richmond’s naval forces destroyed?

Vocabulary analogy question:“ The Duke of Buckingham is taken; that is the best news: that theEarl of Richmond is mighty power landed at Milford, is colder tidings,yet they must be told.”

angry: mad:: tidings:__________a) lossb) weatherc) tidesd) news

Grammar Questions:What are the subject and the predicate in the following sentence?“Such proclamation hath been made, my liege.”

Discussion Question:Was Richard’s victory due to his great leadership?

Cell 11)"Why, then all-souls day is my body's doomsday"2) In this scene the sheriff and Buckingham enters the room.Buckingham try's to speak to the king, but the sheriff said no.Buckingham’s thoughts turn to repentance and judgment, and herecalls the promises he made to King Edward IV that he would alwaysstand by Edward's children and his wife's family. He tells the officers tobring him to "the block of shame," and he is led away to die3) Who is going to get hanged?3) Magician: magic: prophetess:A) A woman predictor;B copC kingD prediction"When he; qouth she,’ shall split thy heart with sorrow, RememberMargaret was a prophetess."4) What was the prediction of Margaret?5) What is the subject?Will not King Richard let me speak with him?

Cell 21)"he hath no friends but who are friends for fear"

2) Richmond just received a letter from his relative Stanley, giving himinformation about Richard's camp and movements. The men recall thecrimes that Richard has perpetrated and the darkness he has broughtto the land. A man points out that none of Richard's allies is with himbecause they believe in his cause—they stay with him only out of fearand will flee when Richard most needs them.4) What would happen if Richard needs help from his allies?3). Destroy: to cause desturction: usurping:A to fightB to eatC to danceDo seize and hold"The wretched, bloody, and usurping boar,That spoil’s your summer fields and fruitful vines"4) Why would his allies be afraid of Richard?5) what is the subject?"Every man's conscience is a thousand swords,To fight against that bloody homicide."

Cell 31)"Will not King Richard let me speak with him?"2) Richard sets up camp and talks to Surrey. Surrey talks about howthey should have some fun and Richard informs surrey to get a goodnight because tomorrow they are going to fight.3) Who is Richard talking to?

4) Broken leg: disadvantage: vangantA sadB funC advantageD superiority"But you have all the vantage of her wrong.I was too hot to do somebody good,5) How does the mood of the characters show change in the theme ofthe story?6) What is the verb?"We must both give and take, my gracious lord."

Cell 41)"If is, my liege; and all things are in readiness."

2) Catesby informs the king that it is time to go and eat, but the kingsaid no he would not eat tonight. Richard informs Catesby to go toStanley's regime and bring back his and make him fall into a cave. Earlof Surrey is cheering up the soldiers

3) Who is cheering up the soldiers?

4. Energy: capacity for work or vigorous activity: melancholy Gloom: MelancholyA to cause harmB eat energySadness or depression of the spiritsD happiness of a person

"sawst thou the melancholy lord Northumberland?"

5) What will probably happen next?

6) What is the pronoun of this sentence?"Look that my starves be sound, and not too heavy"

Cell 51)"the wronged heirs of York do pray for thee Good angels guard thybattle! Live, and flourish!2) He ascertains that his army is three times the size of Richmond's,and plans to be busy with the battle plans the next morning.3) What is the king thinking about?4) Dress: to apply clothes: anointed:A to apply oilB to apply food

C to apply shoesD to eat

When I was a mortal, my anointed body"5) What is the verb in the sentence?6) Who will probably win the battle?

Cell #11. Act V Scene III 1/2. Bosworth Field.

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3. Quote:King Richard III: “What do I fear? Myself? There’s none else by, Ishall despair. There is no creature loves me; And if die, no soul shallpity me. My conscience hath a thousand several tongues, and everytongue brings in a several tale and every tale condemns me for avillain. ”

4. SummaryKing Richard III is having a monolog in his dream, and his conscienceis bothering him. In his dream Richard starts talking to him self and heasks himself “What do I fear? My self?” Then says that if he dies nosoul shall pity him because of a sin he had committed. King Richardalso believes that nobody loves him.

5. Reading Comprehension Question:What is King Richard III going through?

6. Vocabulary Analogy Question:Context: “To-morrow’s VENDEANCE on the head of Richard.” Retribution is to Payback as Vengeance is to:

a. rough b. retaliationc. anger d. return

7. Grammar Question:What is the part of speech of "afflict" in the following sentence.“O coward conscience, how dost thou afflict me!”

8. Discussion Question:Do you believe that King Richard III has gone insane due to thisdream?


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3. Quote:Ratcliff: My lord!King Richard III: 'Zounds! who is there?Ratcliff: Ratcliff, my lord; 'tis I. The early village-cockHath twice done salutation to the morn;Your friends are up, and buckle on their armour.King Richard III: O Ratcliff, I have dream'd a fearful dream!What thinkest thou, will our friends prove all true?Ratcliff: No doubt, my lord.King Richard III: O Ratcliff, I fear, I fear,Ratcliff: Nay, good my lord, be not afraid of shadows.

4. SummaryKing Richard III is telling Ratcliff about the dream, and Ratcliff tellsKing Richard to not be afraid of the dream. The next day comes andLords ask Richmond how was his sleep, Richmond reply’s “thesweetest sleep, and fairest-boding dreams” He dreamed that the soulsof the people Richmond killed came to his tent and cried on victory.Richmond says that they will win Richards solders.

5. Reading Comprehension Question:What is did Richmond dream about?

6. Vocabulary Analogy Question:Context: “I promise you, my soul is very JOCUND.”

Cheerful is to Joyous as Jocund is to:a. Happy b. Jollyc. Wild d. Perky

7. Grammar Question:What part of speech is “departure” in the following sentence?“Have I since your departure had, my lords”

8. Discussion Question:Does Richmond really have a chance against Richards solders?


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3. Quote:King Richard III: What said Northumberland as touching Richmond?Ratcliff: That he was never trained up in arms.King Richard III: He said the truth: and what said Surrey then?Ratcliff: He smiled and said 'The better for our purpose.'King Richard III: He was in the right; and so indeed it is. Ten theclock there. Give me a calendar. Who saw the sun to-day?

4. SummaryThe scene switches back to King Richard III and Ratcliff, Richmondsays that he is not a good solder and is not trained enough. Then KingRichard makes an oration to his army talk about “Remember whomyou are to cope withal” and “Let’s whip these stragglers o’er the seasagain.”

5. Reading Comprehension Question:What is does Ratcliff think about Richmond?

6. Vocabulary Analogy Question:Context: “The LEISURE and enforcement of the time.”Freedom is to Independence as Leisure is to:

a. opportunity b. leewayc. free time d. margin

7. Grammar Question:What part of speech is “ventures” in the following sentence? “Todesperate ventures and assured destruction.”

8. Discussion Question:Does Richmond really have a chance against Richards solders?

Cell #41. Act V Scene IV. Another part of the field.

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3. Quote:King Richard III:Slave, I have set my life upon a cast,And I will stand the hazard of the die:I think there be six Richmonds in the field;Five have I slain to-day instead of him.A horse! a horse! my kingdom for a horse!

4. SummaryKing Richard III feels as if six Richmonds were in the field and startsthinking about them. And Catesby tells King Richard to stop he willhelp him to his horse .The men wish each other a "quiet rest tonight."

5. Reading Comprehension Question:What is do the men wish each other?

6. Vocabulary Analogy Question:Context: “His horse is SLAIN, and all on foot he fights.”Dead is to Decayed as slain is to:

a. killed b. lostc. hate d. murder

7. Grammar Question:How many nouns are in the following sentence“The king enacts more wonders then a man, daring an opposite toevery danger.”

8. Discussion Question:What do believe will come from this?

Cell #51. Act V Scene IV. Another part of the field.

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3. Quote:Richmond:Great God of heaven, say Amen to all!But, tell me, is young George Stanley living?Derby:He is, my lord, and safe in Leicester town;Whither, if it please you, we may now withdraw us.Richmond:What men of name are slain on either side?Derby:John Duke of Norfolk, Walter Lord Ferrers,Sir Robert Brakenbury, and Sir William Brandon.

4. SummaryKing Richard III and Richmond start fighting. King Richard III is killed.Richmond feels happy and says Amen to all then asks Derby is George

Stanley alive, Derby says yes he is safe in Leicester town. Then KingRichard III asks him who's dead on side and Derby reply’s John Dukeof Norfolk, Walter Lord Ferrets, Sir Robert Brakenbury, and Sir WilliamBrandon.

5. Reading Comprehension Question:Who gets killed between both men?

6. Vocabulary Analogy Question:Context: “Lo, here, this long-USURPED royalty”Commandeer is to Seize as Usurped is to:

a. destroy b. take overc. Hand over d. take under

7. Grammar Question:Identify the verbs are in the following sentence.“And make poor England weep in streams of blood”

8. Discussion Question:Did King Richard III deserve to be killed?

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