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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his long speech regarding relinquishing his crown, how long does Edward beg Leicester and Winchester allow him to remain king?
(a) Until Easter.
(b) Until his death.
(c) For all eternity.
(d) Until night.

2. As he is taken captive, where does Kent protest the court is?
(a) London.
(b) Where the King is.
(c) Where Isabella is.
(d) Heaven.

3. How does the Earl of Kent refer to his brother Edward in Scene 1?
(a) A fool.
(b) A ghost.
(c) A despot.
(d) A butcher.

4. On the field of battle in Scene 2, what does Lancaster tell Edward his flatterers will do?
(a) Use him.
(b) Betray him.
(c) Weaken him.
(d) Become dependant on him.

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

6. According to Arundel's story in Scene 1, how did Warwick kill Gaveston?
(a) He hanged him.
(b) He ran hom through with his sword.
(c) He made him drink poison.
(d) He beheaded him.

7. To what animal does Edward compare himself in his response to Leicester's kind words?
(a) A lion.
(b) A hare.
(c) A deer.
(d) A serpent.

8. Which of the following groups of soldiers is not mentioned to be in Spencer Senior's retinue?
(a) Cavalrymen.
(b) Bowmen.
(c) Pikemen.
(d) Brownbills.

9. Which king does Warwick promise Gaveston will soon meet before killing him?
(a) King Edward II.
(b) The King of Worms.
(c) King Edward I.
(d) The King of Heaven.

10. Which of the following items is not one that Lightborn requires of Matrevis and Gurney?
(a) A table.
(b) A spit.
(c) A bed.
(d) Shackles.

11. From whom is the letter that Edward receives in Scene 3?
(a) Levune.
(b) Mortimer Junior.
(c) Valois.
(d) Isabella.

12. From whom does Lightborn say he was sent when he greets Edward II?
(a) Isabella.
(b) Mortimer Junior.
(c) Kent.
(d) Satan.

13. In Act 3, Scene 1, what does Spencer Junior recommend Edward do with the rebellious nobles?
(a) Behead them.
(b) Buy them off.
(c) Make peace with them.
(d) Banish them.

14. Whose company do the nobles demand that Edward forsake through the Herald in Scene 1?
(a) Spencer Senior.
(b) Gaveston.
(c) Spencer Junior.
(d) Isabella.

15. How does Lightborn die at the end of Scene 5?
(a) Matrevis kills him.
(b) Gurney kills him.
(c) He kills himself.
(d) He drowns.

Short Answer Questions

1. In relinquishing his crown, what action does Edward refuse to take?

2. What disaster does Mortimer wish befalls the King in his passage?

3. With what natural image does Kent characterize the vengeance he must face for betraying his brother?

4. What does Edward III want to do at the beginning of Scene 2?

5. Into what does Edward will heaven turn his crown before he give it to Mortimer?

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