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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. From what does Isabella tell Moritmer are her hands sore in Scene 3?
(a) Holding her lord.
(b) Battling with her heart.
(c) Beating her breast.
(d) Haling Edward.

2. Which of the following nobles speaks in defense of Edward in Scene 1?
(a) Lancaster.
(b) Warwick.
(c) Kent.
(d) Mortimer Senior.

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

4. Whose death is announced in the first moment of the play?
(a) Isabella.
(b) Edward II.
(c) Edward I.
(d) Edward III.

5. 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 fear violent reprisal from them.
(c) He will know they can banish him again.
(d) He will feel immense gratitude toward them.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Gaveston is carried off in Scene 4, what does Edward say stops his speech?

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

3. Which Lord does Spencer Junior specifically say does not want to serve?

4. From whom is the letter that Lady Margaret carries with her in Scene 1?

5. In Edward's soliloquy after the nobles leave in Scene 4, whom does he long to kill?

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