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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mortimer threaten Edward if he do not agree to Gaveston's exile?
(a) He will leave England.
(b) He will kill him.
(c) He will depose him.
(d) He will suspend duty to the throne.

2. Which of the nobles is a citizen of Wales?
(a) Pembroke.
(b) Lancaster.
(c) Mortimer Junior.
(d) Warwick.

3. Which vice does Mortimer Junior say is the "venom" that Gaveston has brought to the realm (I.ii.31)?
(a) Unnatural lust.
(b) Common scorn.
(c) Luxurious indolence.
(d) Ambitious pride.

4. What new honor does Edward give Mortimer Junior in thanks for Gaveston's return?
(a) Duke of Cornwall.
(b) Lord Chamberlain.
(c) Royal Secretary.
(d) Lord Marshall.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Isabella entreats Lancaster for Gaveston's return, what is the only situation that Lancaster says will bring Gaveston back?

2. Who volunteers to shelter the nobles at the end of Scene 2?

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

4. At the end of Scene 1, whom does Edward depose in vengeance of his part in Gaveston's exile?

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

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