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

2. With whom does Edward accuse Isabella of being too familiar?
(a) Kent.
(b) Mortimer Junior.
(c) Gaveston.
(d) Lancaster.

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

4. What part of Edward's body does he chastise Gaveston not to kiss?
(a) His lips.
(b) His hand.
(c) His feet.
(d) His neck.

5. What has Mortimer resolved to do to Gaveston by the end of Scene 2?
(a) Kill him.
(b) Challenge his advancement.
(c) Exile him.
(d) Kidnap him.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where is Isabella headed when Mortimer halts her in Scene 2?

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

5. What does Edward protest he will use to sign the writ of banishment?

(see the answer key)

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