Gateway B1+ Reading WB p.77

1. The story in the text is about two princes who suddenly disappeared.

1. The princes lived in England in the 14th century.

1. Edward IV died unexpectedly in 1483.

1. Edward IV’s son became king immediately after his father’s death.

1. Richard of Gloucester was supposed to protect the young king.

1. The princes were kept in the Tower of London for their safety.

1. According to the text, Edward bullied his younger brother.

1. Richard of Gloucester was officially crowned king by Parliament.

1. The princes were seen alive after Richard became king.

1. Modern scientists have proven exactly what happened to the princes.

The princes in the story are known as

Why did Edward IV’s death cause problems?

Richard of Gloucester was

Why were the princes placed in the Tower of London?

Supporters of Richard argued that

What happened in July 1483?

What did people later believe happened to the princes?

Why did some historians suspect Richard?

What was discovered about 200 years later?

What do modern historians think about the mystery?

In the sentence “Edward IV died so suddenly and unexpectedly …” The word unexpectedly means:

In the sentence “He left his 12-year-old son … to become King of England.” The word left means:

In the sentence “Richard put him in the Tower of London.” The word put here means:

In the sentence “They argued that the marriage … couldn’t have been legitimate.” The word legitimate means:

In the sentence “The boys disappeared the following month.” The word following means:

In the sentence “People said they must have been killed …” The word must shows:

In the sentence “Richard has been seen as a villain ever since his short reign.” The word villain means:

In the sentence “His life and the mystery of the princes endlessly fascinated historians.” The word fascinated means:

In the sentence “Experts decided they could belong to the princes.” The word belong means:

In the sentence “Sadly, we may never learn the truth.” The word sadly expresses: