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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Old Orderly come into Lear's cell?
(a) For the plate.
(b) To take him to the dungeon.
(c) To search it.
(d) To take him to the guillotine.

2. Who offers to go infiltrate the camps and gain support against the crown in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Cordelia.
(b) Ben.
(c) Lear.
(d) Thomas.

3. What does Fontanelle complain about in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Her feet are wet.
(b) She is hungry.
(c) Her hands are cold.
(d) She doesn't approve of the wall.

4. What does the Junior Officer do to Lear in the last scene?
(a) Frees him.
(b) Leaves him.
(c) Shoots him.
(d) Hangs him.

5. Who does Lear ask to lead him on a journey in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Carpenter.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Susan.
(d) Cordelia.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Lear insist his enemies hate him?

4. Who offers to help Lear escape the prison?

5. What is one of Lear's greatest flaws?

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