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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Edward's mother's name?
(a) Samantha.
(b) Alais.
(c) Jane.
(d) Eleanor.

2. Which of the following groups of soldiers is not mentioned to be in Spencer Senior's retinue?
(a) Pikemen.
(b) Bowmen.
(c) Cavalrymen.
(d) Brownbills.

3. To whom does Edward say he will complain of the malefactions of Mortimer and Isabella?
(a) To France.
(b) To the gods.
(c) To his dead servants.
(d) To the legions of hell.

4. Why does Mortimer say Gaveston will be more fearful of the nobles on his return to England?
(a) He will be publicly shamed.
(b) He will know they can banish him again.
(c) He will feel immense gratitude toward them.
(d) He will fear violent reprisal from them.

5. Into what does Edward will heaven turn his crown before he give it to Mortimer?
(a) A sword.
(b) Fire.
(c) Poison.
(d) A jester's cap.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edward expect the next news he receives to be?

2. How does Pembroke refer to Isabella when the nobles reenter in Scene 4?

3. Whom does Edward send to fight the rebellious Scots in this scene?

4. What new honor does Edward give Mortimer Junior in thanks for Gaveston's return?

5. To what smith's implement does Edward compare his heart upon his return from seeing Gaveston off?

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