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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. What does Mortimer Junior threaten to do if Gaveston return to England?
(a) Kill Gaveston.
(b) Leave England.
(c) Refuse to fight for Edward.
(d) Rise up in revolt.

2. Who volunteers to shelter the nobles at the end of Scene 2?
(a) Isabella.
(b) Lancaster.
(c) The King of France.
(d) The Bishop of Canterbury.

3. What does Isabella resolve to do in Scene 2 rather than be the cause of unrest?
(a) Live a melancholy life.
(b) Return to France.
(c) Have an affair in secret.
(d) Poison Gaveston in secret.

4. What noble rank has Gaveston been given by Scene 2?
(a) Knight.
(b) Baron.
(c) Earl.
(d) Duke.

5. What does Lancaster intend to do with the writ of banishment after Edward signs it?
(a) Frame it.
(b) Burn it.
(c) Publish it.
(d) Deliver it to Gaveston personally.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Edward accuse Isabella of being too familiar?

2. Which of the following is net an earldom that Lancaster holds?

3. Who exits with Gaveston guarded in Scene 4?

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

5. Who is updating Gaveston on recent events in Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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