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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Baldock exit in Scene 1?
(a) To draft a letter to Gaveston.
(b) To carouse in town.
(c) To attend his Lord's funeral.
(d) To call Lady Margaret's coach.

3. According to Baldock at the end of Scene 6, why do all men live?
(a) To die.
(b) To suffer.
(c) To strive.
(d) To be glad.

4. What does Edward II intend to do as his armies are being defeated?
(a) Fly to Ireland.
(b) Stay and die in the field.
(c) Surrender to Isabella and Mortimer.
(d) Go into hiding in Wales.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What present role does Spencer Junior tell Baldock her must cast off to come to court?

2. What skill does the first poor man who approaches Gaveston for preferment possess?

3. On the field of battle in Scene 2, what does Lancaster tell Edward his flatterers will do?

4. With what title do Spencer and Margaret refer to Gaveston throughout Scene 1?

5. What does Warwick believe is the only mean the nobles have of challenging Gaveston?

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