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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Isabella state she feels some sadness after the battle?
(a) She cannot stand the carnage.
(b) She grieves Edward's misfortune.
(c) She fears Kent's possible betrayal.
(d) She bemoans England's woes.

2. Whom does Edward send to fight the rebellious Scots in this scene?
(a) Lancaster.
(b) Pembroke.
(c) Mortimer Senior.
(d) Warwick.

3. Why does Mortimer interrupt Isabella in Scene 4?
(a) He must profess his love for her.
(b) Her speech is too passionate.
(c) He fears the army does not understand her meaning.
(d) The battle must commence.

4. In whose name does Leicester arrest Baldock and Spencer Junior?
(a) God.
(b) Edward III.
(c) Mortimer.
(d) Isabella.

5. How does Pembroke refer to Isabella when the nobles reenter in Scene 4?
(a) A harlot.
(b) A child.
(c) A weakling.
(d) A saint.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what smith's implement does Edward compare his heart upon his return from seeing Gaveston off?

2. Where is Lady Margaret ordered to go in her second letter?

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

4. At the beginning of the scene, where does Spencer suggest the King fly?

5. What does Mortimer Junior fear regarding Gaveston in Ireland?

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