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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is updating Gaveston on recent events in Scene 3?
(a) Canterbury.
(b) Edward.
(c) Mortimer Junior.
(d) Kent.

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

3. Where does Lady Margaret put the letter after she has read it in Scene 1?
(a) Against her breast.
(b) In Spencer's hands.
(c) In the brook.
(d) In her Bible.

4. At the beginning of the scene, Mortimer Junior brings news that what country is invading Normandy?
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) Norway.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the nobles in seem to, how is Gaveston normally positioned with the King in court?

2. What does Lancaster intend to do with the writ of banishment after Edward signs it?

3. Who exits with Gaveston guarded in Scene 4?

4. Who is the first noble that Edward publicly forgives after Gaveston is repealed in Scene 4?

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

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