1. Why does Lear insist his enemies hate him?
(a) He killed their fathers.
(b) He has built a wall.
(c) He has starved their people.
(d) He has taken their kingdoms.

2. Who has ordered Warrington's tongue cut out?
(a) Lear.
(b) Bodice.
(c) Fontanelle.
(d) Cordelia.

3. Which of the following is one of Lear's daughters?
(a) Cordelia.
(b) Susan.
(c) Warrington.
(d) Bodice.

4. Where does Act 1, Scene 4 take place?
(a) The chapel.
(b) The war room.
(c) Prison area.
(d) King's quarters.

5. In Act 1, Scene 1, who claims to have proof that the "enemies" Lear speaks of are not actually enemies?
(a) Bodice.
(b) Susan.
(c) Cornelia.
(d) Warrington.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character says, "Virility! It'd be easier to get blood out of a stone, and far more probable. I've bribed a major on his staff to shoot him in the battle"?

2. Who is addressing a battle regiment in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Who intends to overthrow Lear in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. Who has died at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1?

5. Who shoots the workman in Act 1, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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