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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. Whose company do the nobles demand that Edward forsake through the Herald in Scene 1?
(a) Spencer Senior.
(b) Spencer Junior.
(c) Gaveston.
(d) Isabella.

2. Which noble does Edward consign to the Tower in Scene 3?
(a) Pembroke.
(b) Mortimer Junior.
(c) Lancaster.
(d) Warwick.

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

4. On the field of battle in Scene 2, what does Lancaster tell Edward his flatterers will do?
(a) Weaken him.
(b) Use him.
(c) Become dependant on him.
(d) Betray him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Edward's mother's name?

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

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

4. In his long speech regarding relinquishing his crown, how long does Edward beg Leicester and Winchester allow him to remain king?

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

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