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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. Whose death is announced in the first moment of the play?
(a) Edward III.
(b) Edward II.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Edward I.

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

3. What has Mortimer resolved to do to Gaveston by the end of Scene 2?
(a) Kidnap him.
(b) Challenge his advancement.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Exile him.

4. Where does Lady Margaret put the letter after she has read it in Scene 1?
(a) Against her breast.
(b) In the brook.
(c) In Spencer's hands.
(d) In her Bible.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What present role does Spencer Junior tell Baldock her must cast off to come to court?

2. Who volunteers to shelter the nobles at the end of Scene 2?

3. With whom does Edward accuse Isabella of being too familiar?

4. What does Mortimer Junior fear regarding Gaveston in Ireland?

5. Before departing, what does Lancaster swear Edward will soon have for a crown?

(see the answer key)

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