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

2. Who is addressing a battle regiment in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Lear.
(b) Bodice.
(c) Fontanelle.
(d) Cordelia.

3. Who is planning to marry the Duke of North?
(a) Bodice.
(b) Fontanelle.
(c) Cornelia.
(d) Susan.

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

5. Who foretells how Lear's army will attack in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The Carpenter.
(b) Cornelia.
(c) Bodice.
(d) North.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Bodice and Fontanelle plan to meet at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

2. Who returns in Act 2, Scene 6?

3. Which character says, "I've always wanted to sit on a man's lungs"?

4. Who says, "Now I have all the power... and I'm a slave. Worse."?

5. What does Thomas say to the villagers after Lear has kicked them all out?

(see the answer key)

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