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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. At the beginning of the scene, Mortimer Junior brings news that what country is invading Normandy?
(a) France.
(b) Spain.
(c) Italy.
(d) Norway.

5. What covert act must a gentleman occasionally enact, according to Spencer Junior?
(a) Seducing.
(b) Carousing.
(c) Poisoning.
(d) Stabbing.

6. Who exits with Gaveston guarded in Scene 4?
(a) Edward.
(b) Kent.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Coventry.

7. Where does Edward send Gaveston for banishment?
(a) Spain.
(b) Norway.
(c) Ireland.
(d) France.

8. With whom does Edward accuse Isabella of being too familiar?
(a) Mortimer Junior.
(b) Kent.
(c) Gaveston.
(d) Lancaster.

9. What does Isabella decide to do when Mortimer Junior leaves in Scene 3?
(a) Go to King Edward.
(b) Go with Mortimer.
(c) Return to France.
(d) Stay at a nearby castle.

10. What land's ship do the nobles take to pursue Gaveston at the end of Scene 3?
(a) Denmark.
(b) Ireland.
(c) France.
(d) Flanders.

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

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

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

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

15. 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 be publicly shamed.
(c) He will know they can banish him again.
(d) He will feel immense gratitude toward them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Edward protest he will use to sign the writ of banishment?

3. Which two nobles go to Newcastle to muster troops?

4. Which Lord does Spencer Junior claim once much preferred him?

5. What does Baldock protest he despises about the court?

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