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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is net an earldom that Lancaster holds?
(a) Lincoln.
(b) Kent.
(c) Derby.
(d) Leicester.

2. After Gaveston is carried off in Scene 4, what does Edward say stops his speech?
(a) Fury.
(b) Despair.
(c) Defeat.
(d) Exasperration.

3. Which of the following nobles speaks in defense of Edward in Scene 1?
(a) Lancaster.
(b) Mortimer Senior.
(c) Warwick.
(d) Kent.

4. According to the nobles in seem to, how is Gaveston normally positioned with the King in court?
(a) Seated at his left.
(b) Lying on his lap.
(c) Kneeling by his side.
(d) Leaning on his shoulder.

5. What does Edward swear to send Gaveston?
(a) Letters of love.
(b) Fine clothes.
(c) Gold.
(d) Reports of his revenge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What noble rank has Gaveston been given by Scene 2?

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

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

4. What has Mortimer resolved to do to Gaveston by the end of Scene 2?

5. What entreaty does Mortimer Junior make to Edward when they enter in Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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