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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what relation are the two Mortimers?
(a) Senior is the father of Junior.
(b) Senior is the older brother of Junior.
(c) Senior is uncle to Junior.
(d) They are not related.

2. Whom does Edward send to fight the rebellious Scots in this scene?
(a) Lancaster.
(b) Mortimer Senior.
(c) Pembroke.
(d) Warwick.

3. In relinquishing his crown, what action does Edward refuse to take?
(a) Handing it to Winchester.
(b) Smiling.
(c) Weeping.
(d) Saying the words.

4. Whose entreaty finally convinces Edward to relinquish his crown?
(a) Leicester.
(b) Kent.
(c) Edward III.
(d) Berkeley.

5. When Isabella entreats Lancaster for Gaveston's return, what is the only situation that Lancaster says will bring Gaveston back?
(a) A war.
(b) A shipwreck.
(c) A miracle.
(d) A new king's accession.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 1, what does Spencer Junior recommend Edward do with the rebellious nobles?

2. In the beginning of Act 5, which of Edward's possessions does he claim Mortimer defiles?

3. What does Edward expect the next news he receives to be?

4. To what country does Spencer Junior order Levune to deliver large stores of English gold in Scene 3?

5. In his long speech regarding relinquishing his crown, how long does Edward beg Leicester and Winchester allow him to remain king?

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