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

2. Which nobles' deaths does Mortimer confirm in his report to Isabella in Scene 2?
(a) Mortimer Senior and Pembroke.
(b) Pembroke and Canterbury.
(c) Lancaster and Mortimer Senior.
(d) Warwick and Lancaster.

3. Why does Mortimer interrupt Isabella in Scene 4?
(a) He fears the army does not understand her meaning.
(b) Her speech is too passionate.
(c) The battle must commence.
(d) He must profess his love for her.

4. Why does Baldock exit in Scene 1?
(a) To carouse in town.
(b) To attend his Lord's funeral.
(c) To call Lady Margaret's coach.
(d) To draft a letter to Gaveston.

5. Who does Arundel promise as ransom for Gaveston's temporary reprieve in Scene 4?
(a) King Edward.
(b) Himself.
(c) Spencer.
(d) Isabella.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Isabella headed when Mortimer halts her in Scene 2?

2. What does Mortimer Junior fear regarding Gaveston in Ireland?

3. Where does Lady Margaret put the letter after she has read it in Scene 1?

4. Whose presence in the approaching army grieved Edward in Scene 3?

5. What does Isabella wish would happen to Gaveston at the end of Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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