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Edward II: The Troublesome Reign and Lamentable End of Edward the Second, King of England, with the Tragical Fall of Proud Mortimer Quiz

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1)

With what does Edward threaten Mortimer Junior after the brawl of Scene 2? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Banishment from the court.
Loss of his titles and land.
Imprisonment in the Tower.
Drawing and quartering.
2)

From whom does Lightborn say he was sent when he greets Edward II? (from Act 5, Scene 5)

Isabella.
Mortimer Junior.
Satan.
Kent.
3)

At the beginning of Scene 3, how does Edward direct his and and Gaveston's departure? (from Act 2, Scenes 3, 4 and 5)

Gaveston by sea; Edward by land.
Both by land.
Both by sea.
Gaveston by land; Edward by sea.
4)

Who do Lancaster and Mortimer say no longer inhabits the court? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Peers.
Isabella.
Knights.
Foriegn dignitaries.
5)

Which noble resolves to murder Gaveston personally on his way to see Edward? (from Act 2, Scenes 3, 4 and 5)

Lancaster.
Warwick.
Mortimer Junior.
Pembroke.
6)

Where does Kent intend to travel in Scene 1? (from Act 4, Scenes 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Scotland.
Italy.
Ireland.
France.
7)

Which of the following items is not one that Lightborn requires of Matrevis and Gurney? (from Act 5, Scene 5)

A table.
Shackles.
A bed.
A spit.
8)

Where does Edward III go after he hears that his father is dead? (from Act 5, Scene 6)

Killingworth.
His council chamber.
The chapel.
Gurney's lodging.
9)

To what country does Spencer Junior order Levune to deliver large stores of English gold in Scene 3? (from Act 3, Scenes 1, 2 and 3)

Spain.
France.
Italy.
Ireland.
10)

From what does Isabella tell Moritmer are her hands sore in Scene 3? (from Act 2, Scenes 3, 4 and 5)

Battling with her heart.
Beating her breast.
Holding her lord.
Haling Edward.
11)

Who does Mortimer order to draft a letter transferring Edward's custody? (from Act 4, Scene 6)

Matrevis.
Lightborn.
Winchester.
Trussel.
12)

From whom is the letter that Edward receives in Scene 3? (from Act 4, Scenes 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Levune.
Mortimer Junior.
Isabella.
Valois.
13)

How does Mortimer Junior characterize Gaveston in Scene 4? (from Act 2, Scenes 3, 4 and 5)

A thief.
A whore.
A pander.
A murderer.
14)

Which of Edwards warders is ordered to give up custody of the deposed king at the end of Scene 1? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

Liecester.
Trussel.
Berkeley.
Winchester.
15)

To what bird does Edward compare the nobles after they exit in Scene 2? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Gull.
Cockerel.
Peacock.
Wren.
16)

According to Baldock at the end of Scene 6, why do all men live? (from Act 4, Scene 6)

To be glad.
To suffer.
To strive.
To die.
17)

What does Edward expect the next news he receives to be? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

He must die.
His son is in the Tower.
Kent has been executed.
Mortimer is made King.
18)

Why does Isabella state she feels some sadness after the battle? (from Act 4, Scene 5)

She fears Kent's possible betrayal.
She grieves Edward's misfortune.
She cannot stand the carnage.
She bemoans England's woes.
19)

Mortimer has arranged a horse for Lightborn at points how many miles apart? (from Act 5, Scenes 3 and 4)

10.
25.
5.
50.
20)

Why does Mortimer Junior threaten to kill Matrevis at the beginning of Scene 6? (from Act 5, Scene 6)

Matrevis allowed Lightborn to be killed.
Matrevis demands more money.
Matrevis regrets the murder.
Matrevis threatens Isabella.
21)

Which noble does Edward consign to the Tower in Scene 3? (from Act 3, Scenes 1, 2 and 3)

Warwick.
Pembroke.
Lancaster.
Mortimer Junior.
22)

In whose name does Leicester arrest Baldock and Spencer Junior? (from Act 4, Scene 6)

God.
Mortimer.
Isabella.
Edward III.
23)

What is related on the paper that Spencer Junior reads at the beginning of Scene 3? (from Act 4, Scenes 1, 2, 3 and 4)

The lords that are fled to France.
The foreign powers that have lent men to Edward's campaign.
The nobles that have been executed.
An inventory of lands that Edward has seized.
24)

What does the Mower request in the last moment of the scene? (from Act 4, Scene 6)

Reprieve.
Payment.
Transport.
Absolution.
25)

According to Mortimer Junior, what do the Mortimers never do? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Beg.
Deceive.
Die.
Fail.
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