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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. Which vice does Mortimer Junior say is the "venom" that Gaveston has brought to the realm (I.ii.31)?
(a) Unnatural lust.
(b) Common scorn.
(c) Ambitious pride.
(d) Luxurious indolence.

2. What does Isabella resolve to do in Scene 2 rather than be the cause of unrest?
(a) Live a melancholy life.
(b) Poison Gaveston in secret.
(c) Return to France.
(d) Have an affair in secret.

3. Which Lord does Spencer Junior claim once much preferred him?
(a) Mortimer.
(b) Edward.
(c) Canterbury.
(d) Gaveston.

4. With what title do Spencer and Margaret refer to Gaveston throughout Scene 1?
(a) Lord of Man
(b) Cornwall
(c) Royal Secretary
(d) Lord Chamberlain

5. Why does Mortimer say Gaveston will be more fearful of the nobles on his return to England?
(a) He will know they can banish him again.
(b) He will be publicly shamed.
(c) He will feel immense gratitude toward them.
(d) He will fear violent reprisal from them.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom is the letter that Lady Margaret carries with her in Scene 1?

2. Where is the Bishop of Coventry at the beginning of Scene 2?

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

4. According to Lancaster in Scene 4, where is the only place that Gaveston is safe?

5. What does Edward swear to send Gaveston?

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