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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "Men destroy themselves and say it's their duty? It's not possible"?

2. Where is the farmer's boy going?

3. What does Cordelia ask of Lear in Act 3?

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

5. Which character says, "If God made the world, might would always be right, that would be so wise, we'd be spared so much suffering. But we made the world--out of our smallness and weakness"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the primary motif in Lear? What is the definition of the term "motif"? How does Bond employ this motif as a means to further illustrate his theme?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Lear and Cornelia. How do these characters change in the course of the play? How do their interests diverge from one another?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Lear and the Ghost. How are these characters similar? How are they different? What is ironic about their friendship?

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