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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through King Lear and Macbeth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In As You Like it, how does Oliver plan to kill Orlando after his initial plan fails?
(a) He will poison his brandywine.
(b) He will burn him in his bed.
(c) He will throw him from his horse.
(d) He will stab him at the church.

2. How does Lamb describe Hero at the beginning of Much Ado About Nothing?
(a) Mannish.
(b) Frivolous.
(c) Sultry.
(d) Serious.

3. Which of the following is not a prophecy the witches make at the beginning of Macbeth?
(a) Macbeth will be the thane of Cawdor.
(b) Macbeth will be king.
(c) Banquo will be killed.
(d) Banquo's children will be kings.

4. In Merchant of Venice, why can Antonio not pay his bond to Shylock?
(a) His father recovers his health.
(b) His ships sink.
(c) His lands are seized by the state.
(d) His crops whither.

5. Which character does Nerissa fall in love with in Merchant of Venice?
(a) Bassiano.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Shylock.
(d) Gratiano.

Short Answer Questions

1. In The Tempest, where on the island do Sycorax imprison good spirits?

2. What item does Iachomo want to gain from Posthumus when they meet in Cymbeline?

3. In what city does A Midsummer Night's Dream begin?

4. In what state does Cordelia's army find the mad Lear?

5. The ghost of which character appears at Macbeth's banquet?

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