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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is NOT present in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Lear.
(b) North.
(c) Bodice.
(d) Cornwall.

2. What sound startles the soldiers in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) A train.
(b) Gunshots.
(c) Cannon fire.
(d) A car.

3. Which character says, "I have lived with murderers and thugs, there are limits to their greed and violence, but you decent, honest men devour the earth"?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Lear.
(c) Cordelia.
(d) Councillor.

4. Who arrives asking for water in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Cordelia.
(b) The Small Man.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Constable.

5. Who does Lear claim are his enemies?
(a) Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Stonewall.
(b) Duke of Cornwall and Duke of North.
(c) Duke of South and Duke Willingshead.
(d) Duke of North and Duke of Ireland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Fontanelle say posed for her husband's portraits?

2. Who has asked Warrington to betray the king?

3. Where does Act 3 begin?

4. Why does Bodice say she had troops bring North and Cornwall back?

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

(see the answer key)

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