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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scenes 3, 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what mythical figure does Lancaster compare Gaveston in Scene 4?
(a) Cassandra.
(b) Helen.
(c) Medusa.
(d) Persephone.

2. What does Edward protest he will use to sign the writ of banishment?
(a) Blood.
(b) Bile.
(c) Ink.
(d) Tears.

3. Why can Edward not commit Mortimer Junior to the Tower?
(a) Isabella loves him.
(b) The people love him.
(c) He has a strong retinue of men.
(d) The Tower is already full.

4. Who finally promises to accompany Gaveston on his journey to Edward?
(a) Mortimer Junior.
(b) Pembroke.
(c) Warwick.
(d) Lancaster.

5. Unto whom does Pembroke entrust Gaveston at the end of Scene 4?
(a) Lancaster.
(b) No one.
(c) James.
(d) Arundel.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what does Isabella tell Moritmer are her hands sore in Scene 3?

2. What new honor does Edward give Mortimer Junior in thanks for Gaveston's return?

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

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

5. What part of Edward's body does he chastise Gaveston not to kiss?

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