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The group of four plays known as the "major tetralogy" is ?

Correct answer: D. Richard II, 1 Henry IV, 2 Henry IV, Henry V

A. Richard III, King John, Henry VIII, 1 Henry VI
B. 1 Henry VI, 2 Henry VI, 3 Henry VI, Richard III
C. King John, Henry V, Richard II, Richard III
D. Richard II, 1 Henry IV, 2 Henry IV, Henry V

Explanation

The major tetralogy, also called the second historical tetralogy, follows England from Richard II through Henry IV to Henry V. Its four plays are Richard II, 1 Henry IV, 2 Henry IV, and Henry V.

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