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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. Against what enemy has the Third Poor Man fought?
(a) The Irish.
(b) The French.
(c) The Scots.
(d) The Spanish.

2. Which of the following nobles speaks in defense of Edward in Scene 1?
(a) Mortimer Senior.
(b) Warwick.
(c) Kent.
(d) Lancaster.

3. What skill does the first poor man who approaches Gaveston for preferment possess?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Soldiery.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Riding.

4. What does Mortimer threaten Edward if he do not agree to Gaveston's exile?
(a) He will depose him.
(b) He will suspend duty to the throne.
(c) He will leave England.
(d) He will kill him.

5. What does Edward swear to send Gaveston?
(a) Reports of his revenge.
(b) Gold.
(c) Letters of love.
(d) Fine clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Gaveston declare that he loves as he would Elysium?

2. Where is Isabella headed when Mortimer halts her in Scene 2?

3. To whom is the Bishop of Canterbury writing in Scene 2?

4. What new honor does Edward give Mortimer Junior in thanks for Gaveston's return?

5. Who is updating Gaveston on recent events in Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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