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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is used to kill Bodice?

2. Where has Lear been taken from in Act 2, Scene 5?

3. Who does Carpenter tell Fontanelle has been captured?

4. Where does Act 2, Scene 6 take place?

5. How much time passes between Act 3, Scene 1 and Act 3, Scene 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the climax of Lear? How does this climax reflect both the actions in the play and the thematic climax? What has been sacrificed?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Lear and his daughters. How are their actions similar? How are they different? How are their motivations related?

Essay Topic 3

Define the terms "action" and "objective." What are the overarching actions and objectives of Bodice and Fontanelle? How do these actions connect to the plot of the play?

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