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

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

3. Where does Lady Margaret put the letter after she has read it in Scene 1?
(a) In Spencer's hands.
(b) Against her breast.
(c) In the brook.
(d) In her Bible.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is updating Gaveston on recent events in Scene 3?

2. With whom does Edward accuse Isabella of being too familiar?

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

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

5. Where does Edward send Gaveston for banishment?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is the English war with Scots references in Scene 4?

3. What fate befalls the nobles in Scene 3?

4. To what extent is Mortimer's pride getting the best of him in Scene 4?

5. How do the nobles respond to Gaveston's advancement?

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

7. What request is made of King Edward by the nobles in Act 3, Scene 1?

8. What fears do the nobles have regarding Kent in Scene 3?

9. What promises does Edward make to Isabella when she gives him the good news regarding Gaveston?

10. Describe the relationship between Leicester and Edward.

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