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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. Who plans to marry the Duke of Cornwall?
(a) Warrington.
(b) Bodice.
(c) Cornelia.
(d) Fontanelle.

2. Which character says, "I feel confidence in my bones. That's never failed me. If only I were a young man" in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Lear.
(b) Councillor.
(c) Bishop.
(d) Warrington.

3. Who is leading the rebel army against the sisters?
(a) The Gravedigger's Boy.
(b) Warrington.
(c) Councillor.
(d) Cordelia.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lear think attacked him in his sleep?

2. Who has been captured in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. Where does Act 1, Scene 3 take place?

4. What does the Gravedigger's Boy tell Lear that the soldiers are doing?

5. Why does the Boy say his wife is upset?

(see the answer key)

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