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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Isabella headed when Mortimer halts her in Scene 2?
(a) The forest.
(b) Durham.
(c) France.
(d) Her stables.

2. According to Mortimer Junior, who is aiding the Scots?
(a) The Welsh.
(b) The Italians.
(c) The French.
(d) The Irish.

3. Which of the following nobles speaks in defense of Edward in Scene 1?
(a) Lancaster.
(b) Warwick.
(c) Mortimer Senior.
(d) Kent.

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

5. To what mythical figure does Lancaster compare Gaveston in Scene 4?
(a) Cassandra.
(b) Helen.
(c) Medusa.
(d) Persephone.

6. Where is the Bishop of Coventry at the beginning of Scene 2?
(a) In the Tower.
(b) In Rome.
(c) Buried.
(d) In France.

7. With what title do Spencer and Margaret refer to Gaveston throughout Scene 1?
(a) Lord of Man
(b) Lord Chamberlain
(c) Royal Secretary
(d) Cornwall

8. According to Mortimer Junior, what do the Mortimers never do?
(a) Fail.
(b) Deceive.
(c) Die.
(d) Beg.

9. What noble rank has Gaveston been given by Scene 2?
(a) Earl.
(b) Duke.
(c) Baron.
(d) Knight.

10. To which of the following items does Mortimer compare the king in his jousting crest?
(a) A flying fish.
(b) A lion.
(c) An eagle.
(d) A cedar tree.

11. Over what two forms of execution do the nobles argue regarding Gaveston in Scene 4?
(a) Quartering and hanging.
(b) Burning and quartering.
(c) Beheading and burning.
(d) Hanging and beheading.

12. What part of Edward's body does he chastise Gaveston not to kiss?
(a) His lips.
(b) His neck.
(c) His hand.
(d) His feet.

13. Which Lord does Spencer Junior claim once much preferred him?
(a) Gaveston.
(b) Edward.
(c) Canterbury.
(d) Mortimer.

14. Who does Arundel promise as ransom for Gaveston's temporary reprieve in Scene 4?
(a) Isabella.
(b) King Edward.
(c) Spencer.
(d) Himself.

15. Which of the following nobles does not leave with King Edward in this scene?
(a) Kent.
(b) Pembroke.
(c) Gaveston.
(d) Isabella.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who volunteers to shelter the nobles at the end of Scene 2?

2. Why does Baldock exit in Scene 1?

3. From what does Isabella tell Moritmer are her hands sore in Scene 3?

4. Why can Edward not commit Mortimer Junior to the Tower?

5. What has Mortimer resolved to do to Gaveston by the end of Scene 2?

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