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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. Which of the following is not a figure that Mortimer Senior cites in describing great men with obsessive companions?
(a) Alexander
(b) Nero
(c) Socrates
(d) Achilles

2. Which noble does Isabella enlist to be her advocate among the others in Scene 4?
(a) Pembroke.
(b) Warwick.
(c) Mortimer Junior.
(d) Lancaster.

3. Why does Mortimer say Gaveston will be more fearful of the nobles on his return to England?
(a) He will be publicly shamed.
(b) He will know they can banish him again.
(c) He will feel immense gratitude toward them.
(d) He will fear violent reprisal from them.

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

5. Into what does Edward will heaven turn his crown before he give it to Mortimer?
(a) Poison.
(b) A sword.
(c) Fire.
(d) A jester's cap.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the field of battle in Scene 2, what does Lancaster tell Edward his flatterers will do?

2. Who does Edward want to accompany Isabella on her journey to France?

3. What new honor does Edward give Mortimer Junior in thanks for Gaveston's return?

4. Which of the following groups of soldiers is not mentioned to be in Spencer Senior's retinue?

5. Which king does Warwick promise Gaveston will soon meet before killing him?

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