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

2. When Isabella entreats Lancaster for Gaveston's return, what is the only situation that Lancaster says will bring Gaveston back?
(a) A miracle.
(b) A war.
(c) A shipwreck.
(d) A new king's accession.

3. Spencer and Baldock served what newly-deceased lord?
(a) Leicester.
(b) Gloucester.
(c) Durham.
(d) Cornwall.

4. Who exits with Gaveston guarded in Scene 4?
(a) Edward.
(b) Isabella.
(c) Coventry.
(d) Kent.

5. What does Warwick believe is the only mean the nobles have of challenging Gaveston?
(a) Bribery.
(b) Collective bargaining.
(c) Rumor.
(d) War.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which vice does Mortimer Junior say is the "venom" that Gaveston has brought to the realm (I.ii.31)?

2. According to the nobles in seem to, how is Gaveston normally positioned with the King in court?

3. What does Baldock protest he despises about the court?

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

5. Where does Lady Margaret put the letter after she has read it in Scene 1?

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