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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mortimer threaten Edward if he do not agree to Gaveston's exile?
(a) He will suspend duty to the throne.
(b) He will depose him.
(c) He will kill him.
(d) He will leave England.

2. In Edward's soliloquy after the nobles leave in Scene 4, whom does he long to kill?
(a) All nobles.
(b) Mortimer Junior.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Priests.

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

4. To what smith's implement does Edward compare his heart upon his return from seeing Gaveston off?
(a) A fire pit.
(b) An anvil.
(c) A hammer.
(d) A clamp.

5. How does Pembroke refer to Isabella when the nobles reenter in Scene 4?
(a) A child.
(b) A harlot.
(c) A weakling.
(d) A saint.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Isabella entreats Lancaster for Gaveston's return, what is the only situation that Lancaster says will bring Gaveston back?

2. Of what relation are the two Mortimers?

3. What skill does the first poor man who approaches Gaveston for preferment possess?

4. According to Lancaster in Scene 4, where is the only place that Gaveston is safe?

5. Which of the following is net an earldom that Lancaster holds?

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