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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. How does Antonio expect to be able to pay Shylock at the beginning of Merchant of Venice?
(a) He will harvest his olives early.
(b) His father is about to die.
(c) He has ships coming in.
(d) He can draw from his savings.

2. Which of the following characters does not die at the end of King Lear?
(a) Lear.
(b) Cordelia.
(c) Edmund.
(d) Albany.

3. When does Sycorax die in The Tempest?
(a) The moment Prospero and Mirand arrive at the island.
(b) She didn't die.
(c) Before Prospero and Mirand arrive at the island.
(d) Days after Prospero and Mirand arrive at the island.

4. Why do Belarius, Polydore and Cadwal leave Imogen in the woods?
(a) They want to keep her safe from scouts.
(b) They believe she is a wood sprite.
(c) They think she is dead.
(d) They think she is an assassin.

5. At the beginning of King Lear, Cordelia says she loves her father to what extent?
(a) As much as her duty says.
(b) As much as a ll the world combined.
(c) As much as her life.
(d) As much as she loves her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the wicked queen tell Pisanio the vial of potion she gives him is?

2. Why does Macduff not pertain to the prophecy the witches give Macbeth?

3. Why is King Lear dividing up his kingdom?

4. What do Goneril and Regan immediately deny King Lear after he has given up his crown?

5. At the beginning of Macbeth, the title character is than of what township?

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