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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. Where is Isabella headed when Mortimer halts her in Scene 2?
(a) The forest.
(b) Durham.
(c) France.
(d) Her stables.

2. What offer does John of Hainault make Isabella and Edward III in Scene 2?
(a) A retinue of armed men.
(b) Shelter in France.
(c) A ship back to England.
(d) His purse for their general comfort.

3. 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 feel immense gratitude toward them.
(d) He will know they can banish him again.

4. From whom is the letter that Lady Margaret carries with her in Scene 1?
(a) Isabella.
(b) Gaveston.
(c) Mortimer.
(d) Edward.

5. What announcement has Spencer Junior recently made in Scene 3?
(a) A festival to be held in Edward's honor.
(b) An amnesty for lords who took up arms and retreated.
(c) A reward for Mortimer's capture.
(d) A general curfew for the northern towns.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is the Bishop of Canterbury writing in Scene 2?

2. What does Edward protest he will use to sign the writ of banishment?

3. What has Mortimer resolved to do to Gaveston by the end of Scene 2?

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

5. Which nobles' deaths does Mortimer confirm in his report to Isabella in Scene 2?

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