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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. Why does Mortimer say Gaveston will be more fearful of the nobles on his return to England?
(a) He will be publicly shamed.
(b) He will know they can banish him again.
(c) He will feel immense gratitude toward them.
(d) He will fear violent reprisal from them.

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

3. What entreaty does Mortimer Junior make to Edward when they enter in Scene 1?
(a) Spend less of the community purse on revels.
(b) Increase pay to the troops.
(c) Hate Gaveston.
(d) Hold a full funeral for his father.

4. Where is Lady Margaret ordered to go in her second letter?
(a) To court.
(b) To Parliament.
(c) To Ireland.
(d) To France.

5. To which of the following items does Mortimer compare the king in his jousting crest?
(a) A lion.
(b) A flying fish.
(c) A cedar tree.
(d) An eagle.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what bird does Edward compare the nobles after they exit in Scene 2?

2. Which of the following is not a figure that Mortimer Senior cites in describing great men with obsessive companions?

3. What noble rank has Gaveston been given by Scene 2?

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

5. With what does Edward threaten Mortimer Junior after the brawl of Scene 2?

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