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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. At the beginning of Scene 3, how does Edward direct his and and Gaveston's departure?
(a) Gaveston by land; Edward by sea.
(b) Both by land.
(c) Gaveston by sea; Edward by land.
(d) Both by sea.

4. What present role does Spencer Junior tell Baldock her must cast off to come to court?
(a) Scholar.
(b) Pander.
(c) Surgeon.
(d) Soldier.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the scene, Mortimer Junior brings news that what country is invading Normandy?

2. Why does Mortimer say Gaveston will be more fearful of the nobles on his return to England?

3. According to Mortimer Junior, who is aiding the Scots?

4. Spencer and Baldock served what newly-deceased lord?

5. Which of the following outrages is not one that his befallen the Bishop of Coventry?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the nobles and Edward at odds in the first scene in the play?

2. Who is captured in the victory against Edward?

3. What are the fates of Edward, Spencer Junior and Baldock after they are discovered?

4. How is Edward dealing with Mortimer's escape?

5. Why does Isabella appeal specifically to Mortimer in this scene?

6. What outrage does Edward commit in this scene regarding Mortimer Senior?

7. How does Edward react to Leicester's departure?

8. Why does Edward agree to Gaveston's exile?

9. How do Matrevis and Gurney mistreat Edward II in Scene 3?

10. Why is Isabella distraught in Scene 2?

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