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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what relation are the two Mortimers?
(a) Senior is the older brother of Junior.
(b) They are not related.
(c) Senior is uncle to Junior.
(d) Senior is the father of Junior.

2. According to Lancaster in Scene 4, where is the only place that Gaveston is safe?
(a) In France.
(b) In Hell.
(c) In the Tower.
(d) At Edward's side.

3. What city does Gaveston declare that he loves as he would Elysium?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) Rome.
(d) Edinburgh.

4. What are the nobles doing with the writ of exile at the beginning of Scene 4?
(a) Burning it.
(b) Drafting it.
(c) Signing it.
(d) Sealing it.

5. What does Edward protest he will use to sign the writ of banishment?
(a) Bile.
(b) Tears.
(c) Ink.
(d) Blood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Edward send Gaveston for banishment?

2. What does Baldock protest he despises about the court?

3. Whose death is announced in the first moment of the play?

4. Which of the following nobles speaks in defense of Edward in Scene 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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