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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If Edmund cannot get his brother disinherited, how much of his father's inheritance will Edmund inherit?
(a) One-fourth.
(b) Half.
(c) None.
(d) One-third.

2. According to Goneril, while King Lear is staying with her, how often does King Lear wrong her?
(a) At least once an hour.
(b) At mealtimes with his demands.
(c) Day and night and every hour.
(d) During the day with the demands of his followers.

3. While Lear is in the town near the French encampment, he doesn't want to see Cordelia because he feels what?
(a) Shame.
(b) Fear.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Sorrow.

4. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar do for clothing?
(a) Doesn't wear anything.
(b) Uses only a blanket.
(c) Uses old rags.
(d) Uses his old, torn clothing.

5. Who tells Goneril that she is becoming a monster and only her shape as a woman protects her?
(a) Gloucester.
(b) The Fool.
(c) Albany.
(d) Lear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lear say should feel obligation to him?

2. Goneril and Cornwall order Gloucester to do what if Lear returns to the castle?

3. Gloucester blames the effects of what for affecting relationships?

4. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, how does she command her servants to treat the King and his people?

5. Regan thinks that Gloucester should suffer what punishment?

(see the answer key)

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