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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. According to Mortimer Junior, what do the Mortimers never do?
(a) Die.
(b) Deceive.
(c) Fail.
(d) Beg.

4. What are the nobles doing with the writ of exile at the beginning of Scene 4?
(a) Signing it.
(b) Drafting it.
(c) Burning it.
(d) Sealing it.

5. Who finally promises to accompany Gaveston on his journey to Edward?
(a) Pembroke.
(b) Warwick.
(c) Mortimer Junior.
(d) Lancaster.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What city does Gaveston declare that he loves as he would Elysium?

4. Whom does Edward send to fight the rebellious Scots in this scene?

5. Who is updating Gaveston on recent events in Scene 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Edward and Gaveston's parting in Scene 4.

2. How is the English war with Scots references in Scene 4?

3. How does Edward react to giving up his crown?

4. How is Edward dealing with Mortimer's escape?

5. How does Edward react to Leicester's departure?

6. What are the fates of Edward, Spencer Junior and Baldock after they are discovered?

7. How does Rice Ap Howell track down Edward?

8. What is Margaret and Spencer's plan at the end of Scene 1?

9. How does Edward discover Mortimer's whereabouts?

10. Who is Lady Margaret?

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