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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the scene, Mortimer Junior brings news that what country is invading Normandy?
(a) Italy.
(b) France.
(c) Norway.
(d) Spain.

2. Unto whom does Pembroke entrust Gaveston at the end of Scene 4?
(a) Arundel.
(b) James.
(c) Lancaster.
(d) No one.

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

4. What entreaty does Mortimer Junior make to Edward when they enter in Scene 1?
(a) Spend less of the community purse on revels.
(b) Hate Gaveston.
(c) Increase pay to the troops.
(d) Hold a full funeral for his father.

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

6. What does Mortimer Junior threaten to do if Gaveston return to England?
(a) Leave England.
(b) Kill Gaveston.
(c) Refuse to fight for Edward.
(d) Rise up in revolt.

7. What his happened to Mortimer Senior in Scotland?
(a) He has been slain.
(b) He has killed the Scottish commander.
(c) He has been taken prisoner.
(d) He has retreated fromt he field.

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

9. Where is Isabella headed when Mortimer halts her in Scene 2?
(a) France.
(b) Her stables.
(c) The forest.
(d) Durham.

10. Which two nobles go to Newcastle to muster troops?
(a) Lancaster and Mortimer Junior.
(b) Warwick and Pembroke.
(c) Pembroke and Lancaster.
(d) Mortimer Junior and Warwick.

11. Which Lord does Spencer Junior specifically say does not want to serve?
(a) Mortimer.
(b) Lancaster.
(c) Kent.
(d) Gavenston.

12. What does Mortimer Junior fear regarding Gaveston in Ireland?
(a) He will incite popular unrest.
(b) He will send assassin to England for them.
(c) He will die of consumption.
(d) He will build an army there.

13. According to Lancaster in Scene 4, where is the only place that Gaveston is safe?
(a) In France.
(b) In Hell.
(c) At Edward's side.
(d) In the Tower.

14. What present role does Spencer Junior tell Baldock her must cast off to come to court?
(a) Scholar.
(b) Pander.
(c) Surgeon.
(d) Soldier.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what mythical figure does Lancaster compare Gaveston in Scene 4?

2. To which of the following items does Mortimer compare the king in his jousting crest?

3. What covert act must a gentleman occasionally enact, according to Spencer Junior?

4. What event does Edward plan for Gaveston's return?

5. What does Lancaster intend to do with the writ of banishment after Edward signs it?

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