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

2. Why does Baldock exit in Scene 1?
(a) To call Lady Margaret's coach.
(b) To carouse in town.
(c) To draft a letter to Gaveston.
(d) To attend his Lord's funeral.

3. How does Pembroke refer to Isabella when the nobles reenter in Scene 4?
(a) A harlot.
(b) A weakling.
(c) A child.
(d) A saint.

4. Which nobles' deaths does Mortimer confirm in his report to Isabella in Scene 2?
(a) Mortimer Senior and Pembroke.
(b) Lancaster and Mortimer Senior.
(c) Pembroke and Canterbury.
(d) Warwick and Lancaster.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Over what two forms of execution do the nobles argue regarding Gaveston in Scene 4?

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

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

5. What offer does John of Hainault make Isabella and Edward III in Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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