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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Mayor of which city arrives in Scene 5 to present Spencer Senior to Isabella?
(a) Bristol.
(b) Southampton.
(c) Durham.
(d) Brimingham.

2. What does Edward II intend to do as his armies are being defeated?
(a) Go into hiding in Wales.
(b) Stay and die in the field.
(c) Fly to Ireland.
(d) Surrender to Isabella and Mortimer.

3. From whom does Lightborn say he was sent when he greets Edward II?
(a) Mortimer Junior.
(b) Satan.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Kent.

4. At the closing of Edward's revenge pledge in Scene 1, whom does he adopt and bestow titles?
(a) Spencer Senior.
(b) Spencer Junior.
(c) Pembroke.
(d) Arundel.

5. In his long speech regarding relinquishing his crown, how long does Edward beg Leicester and Winchester allow him to remain king?
(a) For all eternity.
(b) Until night.
(c) Until his death.
(d) Until Easter.

6. To what country does Spencer Junior order Levune to deliver large stores of English gold in Scene 3?
(a) Italy.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

7. According to Isabella in Scene 4, whose country's men are not able to stay in England and fight Edward?
(a) Italy.
(b) Belgium.
(c) Norway.
(d) Denmark.

8. What offer does John of Hainault make Isabella and Edward III in Scene 2?
(a) A ship back to England.
(b) A retinue of armed men.
(c) His purse for their general comfort.
(d) Shelter in France.

9. In Mortimer's soliloquy in Scene 4, who does he say commands him?
(a) Isabella.
(b) The devil.
(c) Edward III.
(d) No one.

10. As he is taken captive, where does Kent protest the court is?
(a) London.
(b) Where Isabella is.
(c) Heaven.
(d) Where the King is.

11. What does Edward expect the next news he receives to be?
(a) His son is in the Tower.
(b) Mortimer is made King.
(c) Kent has been executed.
(d) He must die.

12. What disaster does Mortimer wish befalls the King in his passage?
(a) Cyclone.
(b) Still wind.
(c) Whirlwind.
(d) Hailstorm.

13. Why does Isabella state she feels some sadness after the battle?
(a) She grieves Edward's misfortune.
(b) She cannot stand the carnage.
(c) She bemoans England's woes.
(d) She fears Kent's possible betrayal.

14. On the field of battle in Scene 2, what does Lancaster tell Edward his flatterers will do?
(a) Betray him.
(b) Use him.
(c) Weaken him.
(d) Become dependant on him.

15. Which of the following items is not one that Lightborn requires of Matrevis and Gurney?
(a) A bed.
(b) A table.
(c) Shackles.
(d) A spit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shocks Edward as he wears the crown and shouts orders at Winchester and Leicester in Scene 1?

2. What word does Kent protest that he will not use to address Edward II?

3. Which noble does Edward consign to the Tower in Scene 3?

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

5. How does the Earl of Kent refer to his brother Edward in Scene 1?

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