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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. Which of the following is net an earldom that Lancaster holds?
(a) Leicester.
(b) Kent.
(c) Lincoln.
(d) Derby.

2. Who tries to stop Mortimer from having Kent executed in Scene 4?
(a) Canterbury.
(b) Edward III.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Leicester.

3. In Mortimer's soliloquy in Scene 4, who does he say commands him?
(a) Isabella.
(b) Edward III.
(c) No one.
(d) The devil.

4. Who volunteers to shelter the nobles at the end of Scene 2?
(a) The King of France.
(b) The Bishop of Canterbury.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Lancaster.

5. To what smith's implement does Edward compare his heart upon his return from seeing Gaveston off?
(a) A hammer.
(b) A clamp.
(c) A fire pit.
(d) An anvil.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Edward's pained lamenting in Scene 3, who among his executed friends does he not mention?

2. Which of the following promises is not one that Sir John makes to Kent and Mortimer in Scene 2?

3. To what mythical figure does Lancaster compare Gaveston in Scene 4?

4. To what bird does Edward compare the nobles after they exit in Scene 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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