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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What skill does the first poor man who approaches Gaveston for preferment possess?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Soldiery.
(c) Riding.
(d) Fishing.

2. What part of Edward's body does he chastise Gaveston not to kiss?
(a) His lips.
(b) His feet.
(c) His hand.
(d) His neck.

3. What does Isabella resolve to do in Scene 2 rather than be the cause of unrest?
(a) Have an affair in secret.
(b) Live a melancholy life.
(c) Return to France.
(d) Poison Gaveston in secret.

4. What has Mortimer resolved to do to Gaveston by the end of Scene 2?
(a) Exile him.
(b) Challenge his advancement.
(c) Kidnap him.
(d) Kill him.

5. According to the nobles in seem to, how is Gaveston normally positioned with the King in court?
(a) Lying on his lap.
(b) Seated at his left.
(c) Leaning on his shoulder.
(d) Kneeling by his side.

Short Answer Questions

1. Against what enemy has the Third Poor Man fought?

2. Who exits with Gaveston guarded in Scene 4?

3. What entreaty does Mortimer Junior make to Edward when they enter in Scene 1?

4. After Gaveston is carried off in Scene 4, what does Edward say stops his speech?

5. What does Mortimer Junior threaten to do if Gaveston return to England?

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