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

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

3. To whom is the Bishop of Canterbury writing in Scene 2?
(a) King Edward.
(b) The King of France.
(c) The Pope.
(d) The Bishop of Coventry.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose death is announced in the first moment of the play?

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

3. What does Mortimer Junior threaten to do if Gaveston return to England?

4. What does Mortimer Junior fear regarding Gaveston in Ireland?

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

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