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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Edward send to fight the rebellious Scots in this scene?
(a) Mortimer Senior.
(b) Pembroke.
(c) Warwick.
(d) Lancaster.

2. Why can Edward not commit Mortimer Junior to the Tower?
(a) The Tower is already full.
(b) The people love him.
(c) He has a strong retinue of men.
(d) Isabella loves him.

3. What does Edward III want to do at the beginning of Scene 2?
(a) Entreat Valois for help.
(b) Return to England.
(c) Build a manor in Normandy.
(d) Raise an army in France.

4. Where does Lady Margaret put the letter after she has read it in Scene 1?
(a) In Spencer's hands.
(b) In the brook.
(c) Against her breast.
(d) In her Bible.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the "gloomy fellow" Spencer mentions in Scene 5 (IV.vi.29)?

2. Who exits with Gaveston guarded in Scene 4?

3. Which of the following items is not one that Lightborn requires of Matrevis and Gurney?

4. Who finally promises to accompany Gaveston on his journey to Edward?

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

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