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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 event does Edward plan for Gaveston's return?
(a) A May fair.
(b) A military display.
(c) A joust.
(d) A masque.

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

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

4. In relinquishing his crown, what action does Edward refuse to take?
(a) Smiling.
(b) Saying the words.
(c) Handing it to Winchester.
(d) Weeping.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following groups of soldiers is not mentioned to be in Spencer Senior's retinue?

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

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

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 Who is the first noble that Edward publicly forgives after Gaveston is repealed in Scene 4?

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