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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Act 1, Scene 3 take place?
(a) The Prison.
(b) The King's Chambers.
(c) The Daughters' War Council.
(d) The Battlefield.

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

3. Why does the Boy say his wife is upset?
(a) She's been tortured.
(b) She's crazy.
(c) She's pregnant.
(d) She was raped.

4. Whom does Lear accuse of betraying him in court?
(a) Old Sailor.
(b) Councillor.
(c) Warrington.
(d) Judge.

5. What gift from her childhood does Fontanelle remind her father of when she stands trial against him?
(a) A dog.
(b) A cow.
(c) A horse.
(d) A bird.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who foretells how Lear's army will attack in Act 1, Scene 3?

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

3. Who is planning to marry the Duke of North?

4. Who has asked Warrington to betray the king?

5. What does Lear find on the ground in Act 1, Scene 5?

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