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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who advises the king to refuse the war?
(a) Warrington.
(b) Bodice.
(c) The Captain.
(d) Cordelia.

2. What does Lear ask of Fontanelle while in the prison cell?
(a) To sit on his lap.
(b) To kiss him goodbye.
(c) To let him brush her hair.
(d) To sing to him.

3. What is the Carpenter's name?
(a) William.
(b) John.
(c) Eric.
(d) James.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanies Lear in Act 1, Scene 5?

2. What does Fontanelle complain about in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. Who suggests the workman be imprisoned rather than executed?

4. Why does the Gravedigger's Boy tell Lear that the Carpenter is always around?

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

(see the answer key)

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