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

2. What new honor does Edward give Mortimer Junior in thanks for Gaveston's return?
(a) Duke of Cornwall.
(b) Royal Secretary.
(c) Lord Marshall.
(d) Lord Chamberlain.

3. In Edward's soliloquy after the nobles leave in Scene 4, whom does he long to kill?
(a) Mortimer Junior.
(b) Priests.
(c) Isabella.
(d) All nobles.

4. Which of the following outrages is not one that his befallen the Bishop of Coventry?
(a) He has been manhandled.
(b) He has been sodomized.
(c) His garments have been torn.
(d) He has been stripped of his property.

5. What does Mortimer Junior fear regarding Gaveston in Ireland?
(a) He will send assassin to England for them.
(b) He will die of consumption.
(c) He will build an army there.
(d) He will incite popular unrest.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Edward swear to send Gaveston?

3. Against what enemy has the Third Poor Man fought?

4. What skill does the first poor man who approaches Gaveston for preferment possess?

5. What does Mortimer Junior threaten to do if Gaveston return to England?

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