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

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

3. Where is Isabella headed when Mortimer halts her in Scene 2?
(a) Durham.
(b) Her stables.
(c) France.
(d) The forest.

4. Who of Spencer's relations is Gaveston's lover?
(a) His sister.
(b) His mother.
(c) His cousin.
(d) His nephew.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what relation are the two Mortimers?

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

3. Which of the following outrages is not one that his befallen the Bishop of Coventry?

4. What does Isabella resolve to do in Scene 2 rather than be the cause of unrest?

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

(see the answer key)

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