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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Edmund is going to betray Gloucester in order to do what?
(a) Get married to Cordelia.
(b) Be selfish.
(c) Gain more for himself.
(d) Get Gloucester's land.

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

3. Edmund cuts his arm with what weapon after he and Edgar pretend to fight?
(a) A sword.
(b) A dagger.
(c) A knife.
(d) An arrow.

4. Who tells Gloucester that Edmund betrayed him?
(a) Edmund.
(b) Cornwall.
(c) Regan.
(d) Goneril.

5. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, she complains that his knights are doing what?
(a) Eating too much food.
(b) Interfering with her household.
(c) Taking up too much space.
(d) Causing problems with the children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "Here's a night pities neither wise man nor fool"?

2. While Lear is in the storm, who is his only companion?

3. When Cordelia refuses to profess her undying love for her father (the King), what does her father do?

4. In order to escape detection, Edgar decides to disguise himself as what?

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

(see the answer key)

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