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

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

3. Against what enemy has the Third Poor Man fought?
(a) The Spanish.
(b) The Irish.
(c) The Scots.
(d) The French.

4. What does the Mower request in the last moment of the scene?
(a) Payment.
(b) Absolution.
(c) Transport.
(d) Reprieve.

5. Whose presence in the approaching army grieved Edward in Scene 3?
(a) Sir John of Hainault.
(b) Edward III.
(c) Kent.
(d) Isabella.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following nobles speaks in defense of Edward in Scene 1?

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

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

4. Why does Isabella state she feels some sadness after the battle?

5. Of what is the abbot assuring Edward at the beginning of the scene?

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