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

2. Who is the first noble that Edward publicly forgives after Gaveston is repealed in Scene 4?
(a) Pembroke.
(b) Lancaster.
(c) Mortimer Senior.
(d) Warwick.

3. In Act 3, Scene 1, what does Spencer Junior recommend Edward do with the rebellious nobles?
(a) Banish them.
(b) Behead them.
(c) Make peace with them.
(d) Buy them off.

4. According to Arundel's story in Scene 1, how did Warwick kill Gaveston?
(a) He made him drink poison.
(b) He ran hom through with his sword.
(c) He beheaded him.
(d) He hanged him.

5. When Isabella entreats Lancaster for Gaveston's return, what is the only situation that Lancaster says will bring Gaveston back?
(a) A war.
(b) A miracle.
(c) A new king's accession.
(d) A shipwreck.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Edwards warders is ordered to give up custody of the deposed king at the end of Scene 1?

2. Why does Mortimer say Gaveston will be more fearful of the nobles on his return to England?

3. In Scene 1, what position does Edward beg his captors not to allow Mortimer Junior to hold?

4. To what animal does Edward compare himself in his response to Leicester's kind words?

5. How does Leicester recommend Edward view Killingworth Castle at the beginning of the scene?

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