Edward II: The Troublesome Reign and Lamentable End of Edward the Second, King of England, with the Tragical Fall of Proud Mortimer Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1, Scene 1

1. Whose death is announced in the first moment of the play?

Edward I.

2. What city does Gaveston declare that he loves as he would Elysium?

London.

3. What skill does the first poor man who approaches Gaveston for preferment possess?

Riding.

4. Against what enemy has the Third Poor Man fought?

The Scots.

5. Which of the following men is not a group that Gaveston announces he wants to keep about him and the king?

Prostitutes.

6. What entreaty does Mortimer Junior make to Edward when they enter in Scene 1?

Hate Gaveston.

7. What does Mortimer Junior threaten to do if Gaveston return to England?

Refuse to fight for Edward.

8. Which of the following is net an earldom that Lancaster holds?

Kent.

9. Which of the following nobles speaks in defense of Edward in Scene 1?

Kent.

10. Before departing,...
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