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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom is the Bishop of Canterbury writing in Scene 2?
(a) The Pope.
(b) King Edward.
(c) The King of France.
(d) The Bishop of Coventry.

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

3. To what bird does Edward compare the nobles after they exit in Scene 2?
(a) Peacock.
(b) Gull.
(c) Cockerel.
(d) Wren.

4. Of what relation are the two Mortimers?
(a) They are not related.
(b) Senior is uncle to Junior.
(c) Senior is the father of Junior.
(d) Senior is the older brother of Junior.

5. How does Mortimer Junior characterize Gaveston in Scene 4?
(a) A whore.
(b) A thief.
(c) A murderer.
(d) A pander.

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

7. What does Edward swear to send Gaveston?
(a) Letters of love.
(b) Fine clothes.
(c) Gold.
(d) Reports of his revenge.

8. What does Baldock protest he despises about the court?
(a) Formality.
(b) Deception.
(c) Pomp.
(d) Hypocrisy.

9. According to the nobles in seem to, how is Gaveston normally positioned with the King in court?
(a) Kneeling by his side.
(b) Lying on his lap.
(c) Seated at his left.
(d) Leaning on his shoulder.

10. Why does Mortimer say Gaveston will be more fearful of the nobles on his return to England?
(a) He will fear violent reprisal from them.
(b) He will feel immense gratitude toward them.
(c) He will be publicly shamed.
(d) He will know they can banish him again.

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

12. What does Lancaster intend to do with the writ of banishment after Edward signs it?
(a) Deliver it to Gaveston personally.
(b) Publish it.
(c) Burn it.
(d) Frame it.

13. Whose death is announced in the first moment of the play?
(a) Edward I.
(b) Edward II.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Edward III.

14. With what does Edward threaten Mortimer Junior after the brawl of Scene 2?
(a) Imprisonment in the Tower.
(b) Loss of his titles and land.
(c) Drawing and quartering.
(d) Banishment from the court.

15. What entreaty does Mortimer Junior make to Edward when they enter in Scene 1?
(a) Spend less of the community purse on revels.
(b) Hate Gaveston.
(c) Hold a full funeral for his father.
(d) Increase pay to the troops.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mortimer Junior, what do the Mortimers never do?

2. What city does Gaveston declare that he loves as he would Elysium?

3. Where is Isabella headed when Mortimer halts her in Scene 2?

4. Which of the following men is not a group that Gaveston announces he wants to keep about him and the king?

5. From whom is the letter that Lady Margaret carries with her in Scene 1?

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