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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what destination are the King and his remaining counselors bound according to Rice Ap Howell?

2. How many different ways can Mortimer's Latin death order be read?

3. To what town is Edward bound with Leicester at the end of the scene?

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

5. Which of the following promises is not one that Sir John makes to Kent and Mortimer in Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Edward III, the young prince of Marlowe's play, is portrayed as the closest thing to a hope for the future of England. Write an essay about this supporting but imperative character, his initial hesitancy to take power and his eventual moral rectitude int he final moments of the play. In the essay focus on the plot points: his journey to France with Isabella, his feeble defense of Kent, and his confrontation with Mortimer and his mother. How do these points demonstrate a strong character journey?

Essay Topic 2

The world of Edward II, as presented by Christopher Marlowe, is one in which powerful men and women cannot control the forces that exist around them, try as they might. Write and essay about three attempts of powerful characters to control the world around them and failing. What tactics do they use? How do these tactics prove ineffective? What is the end-result for this character?

Part 1) Edward's attempt to control the nobility

Part 2) Isabella's attempt to influence the French aristocracy

Part 3) Mortimer's attempt to consolidate power in the English Court

Essay Topic 3

Edward II is a young and cocky monarch who inflames his country with a complete rejection of certain entrenched institutions. Write and essay about these institutions and how he subverts them, focusing on three. In what ways does he subvert the system? How do the vested interests of England rebel? What is the end result?

Part 1) The social hierarchy.

Part 2) The Church.

Part 3) The military.

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