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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character says, "I have lived with murderers and thugs, there are limits to their greed and violence, but you decent, honest men devour the earth"?

2. What does Lear tell Bodice he has done to Fontanelle in the cell?

3. Who arrives after the soldiers leave in Act 3 Scene 1?

4. Whom does Lear want to write to in Act 2, Scene 7?

5. Who accompanies the soldiers in Act 3, Scene 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the characteristics of the traditional tragic hero? What characteristics does Lear embody that make him the tragic hero of the play?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe how Bond uses Imagery in Lear to further illustrate his theme and characters. What are some examples from the play? Define the term "imagery" in your answer.

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