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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scenes 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what mythical figure does Lancaster compare Gaveston in Scene 4?
(a) Helen.
(b) Cassandra.
(c) Medusa.
(d) Persephone.

2. Where is Isabella headed when Mortimer halts her in Scene 2?
(a) The forest.
(b) Durham.
(c) France.
(d) Her stables.

3. How does Mortimer Junior characterize Gaveston in Scene 4?
(a) A whore.
(b) A thief.
(c) A pander.
(d) A murderer.

4. Which noble resolves to murder Gaveston personally on his way to see Edward?
(a) Warwick.
(b) Mortimer Junior.
(c) Lancaster.
(d) Pembroke.

5. Which Lord does Spencer Junior specifically say does not want to serve?
(a) Lancaster.
(b) Mortimer.
(c) Gavenston.
(d) Kent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What offer does John of Hainault make Isabella and Edward III in Scene 2?

2. Which Lord does Spencer Junior claim once much preferred him?

3. How does the Earl of Kent refer to his brother Edward in Scene 1?

4. Who of Spencer's relations is Gaveston's lover?

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

(see the answer key)

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