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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scenes 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which vice does Mortimer Junior say is the "venom" that Gaveston has brought to the realm (I.ii.31)?
(a) Common scorn.
(b) Luxurious indolence.
(c) Unnatural lust.
(d) Ambitious pride.

2. To what smith's implement does Edward compare his heart upon his return from seeing Gaveston off?
(a) An anvil.
(b) A fire pit.
(c) A hammer.
(d) A clamp.

3. From what does Isabella tell Moritmer are her hands sore in Scene 3?
(a) Battling with her heart.
(b) Holding her lord.
(c) Haling Edward.
(d) Beating her breast.

4. What noble rank has Gaveston been given by Scene 2?
(a) Baron.
(b) Earl.
(c) Knight.
(d) Duke.

5. What announcement has Spencer Junior recently made in Scene 3?
(a) A general curfew for the northern towns.
(b) An amnesty for lords who took up arms and retreated.
(c) A festival to be held in Edward's honor.
(d) A reward for Mortimer's capture.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following promises is not one that Sir John makes to Kent and Mortimer in Scene 2?

2. Which of the following is not a figure that Mortimer Senior cites in describing great men with obsessive companions?

3. What does Mortimer Junior fear regarding Gaveston in Ireland?

4. What does Isabella resolve to do in Scene 2 rather than be the cause of unrest?

5. Who of Spencer's relations is Gaveston's lover?

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