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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scenes 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom is the Bishop of Canterbury writing in Scene 2?
(a) The Bishop of Coventry.
(b) The King of France.
(c) King Edward.
(d) The Pope.

2. According to Isabella in Scene 4, whose country's men are not able to stay in England and fight Edward?
(a) Norway.
(b) Denmark.
(c) Italy.
(d) Belgium.

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

4. Which of the following is not a figure that Mortimer Senior cites in describing great men with obsessive companions?
(a) Alexander
(b) Nero
(c) Achilles
(d) Socrates

5. What covert act must a gentleman occasionally enact, according to Spencer Junior?
(a) Poisoning.
(b) Stabbing.
(c) Seducing.
(d) Carousing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Warwick believe is the only mean the nobles have of challenging Gaveston?

3. What has Mortimer resolved to do to Gaveston by the end of Scene 2?

4. Who finally promises to accompany Gaveston on his journey to Edward?

5. Where does Kent intend to travel in Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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