Plot Summary (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What were Gaveston's two characteristics that made him controversial with the English nobility?
What were Gaveston's two characteristics that made him controversial with the English nobility?
Commoner and Frenchman
How did Queen Isabella respond to Edward's romantic rejection of her?
How did Queen Isabella respond to Edward's romantic rejection of her?
Began affair with Mortimer Junior
What did Warwick do that particularly enraged Edward?
What did Warwick do that particularly enraged Edward?
Murdered Gaveston before final meeting
Which two barons did Edward execute in revenge for Gaveston's murder?
Which two barons did Edward execute in revenge for Gaveston's murder?
Warwick and Lancaster
Where was Edward imprisoned after his defeat?
Where was Edward imprisoned after his defeat?
Berkeley Castle
Who was the assassin hired by Mortimer Junior to murder Edward II?
Who was the assassin hired by Mortimer Junior to murder Edward II?
Lightborne
Why did Edward ultimately agree to abdicate as king?
Why did Edward ultimately agree to abdicate as king?
Son would lose claim to throne
What punishment did Edward III order for Mortimer Junior?
What punishment did Edward III order for Mortimer Junior?
Execution by beheading
Who became Edward's new favourites in Act 2 after Gaveston?
Who became Edward's new favourites in Act 2 after Gaveston?
Spencer Junior, Spencer Senior, Baldock
What is the central dramatic tension of Edward II?
What is the central dramatic tension of Edward II?
Personal devotion vs royal responsibility