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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which noble does Isabella enlist to be her advocate among the others in Scene 4?
(a) Mortimer Junior.
(b) Warwick.
(c) Lancaster.
(d) Pembroke.

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

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

5. According to Mortimer Junior, who is aiding the Scots?
(a) The Irish.
(b) The French.
(c) The Welsh.
(d) The Italians.

6. To what bird does Edward compare the nobles after they exit in Scene 2?
(a) Gull.
(b) Wren.
(c) Cockerel.
(d) Peacock.

7. Who do Lancaster and Mortimer say no longer inhabits the court?
(a) Peers.
(b) Knights.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Foriegn dignitaries.

8. Where does Edward send Gaveston for banishment?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Spain.
(c) France.
(d) Norway.

9. Who volunteers to shelter the nobles at the end of Scene 2?
(a) The King of France.
(b) Lancaster.
(c) The Bishop of Canterbury.
(d) Isabella.

10. Why does Mortimer say Gaveston will be more fearful of the nobles on his return to England?
(a) He will know they can banish him again.
(b) He will feel immense gratitude toward them.
(c) He will be publicly shamed.
(d) He will fear violent reprisal from them.

11. What event does Edward plan for Gaveston's return?
(a) A masque.
(b) A military display.
(c) A joust.
(d) A May fair.

12. Which of the following nobles speaks in defense of Edward in Scene 1?
(a) Kent.
(b) Lancaster.
(c) Warwick.
(d) Mortimer Senior.

13. With what does Edward threaten Mortimer Junior after the brawl of Scene 2?
(a) Banishment from the court.
(b) Drawing and quartering.
(c) Imprisonment in the Tower.
(d) Loss of his titles and land.

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

15. Against what enemy has the Third Poor Man fought?
(a) The Irish.
(b) The Spanish.
(c) The French.
(d) The Scots.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Edward accuse Isabella of being too familiar?

2. How does Mortimer Junior characterize Gaveston in Scene 4?

3. Before departing, what does Lancaster swear Edward will soon have for a crown?

4. Which of the following is not a figure that Mortimer Senior cites in describing great men with obsessive companions?

5. Where is Lady Margaret ordered to go in her second letter?

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