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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 shocks Edward as he wears the crown and shouts orders at Winchester and Leicester in Scene 1?
(a) They do not tremble.
(b) His voice continually breaks.
(c) The crown no longer fits.
(d) The nobles weep.

2. Which of Edwards warders is ordered to give up custody of the deposed king at the end of Scene 1?
(a) Winchester.
(b) Berkeley.
(c) Trussel.
(d) Liecester.

3. What does Mortimer Junior fear regarding Gaveston in Ireland?
(a) He will build an army there.
(b) He will die of consumption.
(c) He will send assassin to England for them.
(d) He will incite popular unrest.

4. In Scene 1, what position does Edward beg his captors not to allow Mortimer Junior to hold?
(a) Husband to his widowed Queen.
(b) Lord Chamberlain.
(c) King of England.
(d) Protector of Edward III.

5. What does Edward expect the next news he receives to be?
(a) Kent has been executed.
(b) Mortimer is made King.
(c) He must die.
(d) His son is in the Tower.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Act 5, which of Edward's possessions does he claim Mortimer defiles?

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

3. What event does Edward plan for Gaveston's return?

4. At the closing of Edward's revenge pledge in Scene 1, whom does he adopt and bestow titles?

5. Who does Edward want to accompany Isabella on her journey to France?

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