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

2. What are the nobles doing with the writ of exile at the beginning of Scene 4?
(a) Drafting it.
(b) Sealing it.
(c) Burning it.
(d) Signing it.

3. In Edward's soliloquy after the nobles leave in Scene 4, whom does he long to kill?
(a) All nobles.
(b) Priests.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Mortimer Junior.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Mortimer say Gaveston will be more fearful of the nobles on his return to England?

5. What event does Edward plan for Gaveston's return?

(see the answer key)

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