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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what bird does Edward compare the nobles after they exit in Scene 2?
(a) Peacock.
(b) Wren.
(c) Cockerel.
(d) Gull.

2. In Act 3, Scene 1, what does Spencer Junior recommend Edward do with the rebellious nobles?
(a) Banish them.
(b) Behead them.
(c) Buy them off.
(d) Make peace with them.

3. According to Lancaster in Scene 4, where is the only place that Gaveston is safe?
(a) At Edward's side.
(b) In Hell.
(c) In France.
(d) In the Tower.

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

5. Which noble does Edward immediately banish from his presence in the beginning of Scene 3?
(a) Mortimer Junior.
(b) Lancaster.
(c) Warwick.
(d) Kent.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following items does Mortimer compare the king in his jousting crest?

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

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

4. What does Edward II intend to do as his armies are being defeated?

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

(see the answer key)

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