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

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

3. Who exits with Gaveston guarded in Scene 4?
(a) Kent.
(b) Coventry.
(c) Edward.
(d) Isabella.

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

5. Which Lord does Spencer Junior claim once much preferred him?
(a) Canterbury.
(b) Mortimer.
(c) Gaveston.
(d) Edward.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Edward send Gaveston for banishment?

3. What does Isabella resolve to do in Scene 2 rather than be the cause of unrest?

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

5. Spencer and Baldock served what newly-deceased lord?

(see the answer key)

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