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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. At the closing of Edward's revenge pledge in Scene 1, whom does he adopt and bestow titles?
(a) Pembroke.
(b) Arundel.
(c) Spencer Junior.
(d) Spencer Senior.

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

3. Of what relation are the two Mortimers?
(a) They are not related.
(b) Senior is the father of Junior.
(c) Senior is the older brother of Junior.
(d) Senior is uncle to Junior.

4. Whom does Edward send to fight the rebellious Scots in this scene?
(a) Lancaster.
(b) Pembroke.
(c) Warwick.
(d) Mortimer Senior.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Whose company do the nobles demand that Edward forsake through the Herald in Scene 1?

4. Who is the first noble that Edward publicly forgives after Gaveston is repealed in Scene 4?

5. What shocks Edward as he wears the crown and shouts orders at Winchester and Leicester in Scene 1?

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