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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. Who is the first noble that Edward publicly forgives after Gaveston is repealed in Scene 4?
(a) Pembroke.
(b) Warwick.
(c) Lancaster.
(d) Mortimer Senior.

2. How does Mortimer Junior characterize Gaveston in Scene 4?
(a) A pander.
(b) A murderer.
(c) A whore.
(d) A thief.

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

4. Who does Arundel promise as ransom for Gaveston's temporary reprieve in Scene 4?
(a) Spencer.
(b) King Edward.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Himself.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Edward not commit Mortimer Junior to the Tower?

2. Who is updating Gaveston on recent events in Scene 3?

3. What does Mortimer threaten Edward if he do not agree to Gaveston's exile?

4. What does Isabella decide to do when Mortimer Junior leaves in Scene 3?

5. With whom does Edward accuse Isabella of being too familiar?

(see the answer key)

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