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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Oswald say after Kent draws his sword?
(a) Help, ho! Sword is drawn!
(b) Help, ho! My life be spared!
(c) Help, ho! Murderer, Murderer!
(d) Help, ho! Leave me be!

2. Edmund is going to betray Gloucester to whom?
(a) The knights.
(b) The Earl.
(c) The King.
(d) The Duke.

3. Who carries a torch and finds the King and company in the forest?
(a) Goneril.
(b) Regan.
(c) Gloucester.
(d) Cornwall.

4. Who protests punishing Kent without the King's consent?
(a) Goneril.
(b) Edmund.
(c) Oswald.
(d) Gloucester.

5. Who does Kent ask to "turn thy wheel"?
(a) Hope.
(b) The sun.
(c) Daylight.
(d) Fortune.

Short Answer Questions

1. King Lear has brought how many servants and knights to stay with Goneril?

2. Edmund cuts his arm with what weapon after he and Edgar pretend to fight?

3. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar do for clothing?

4. What has to happen in order for Edgar to be reunited with his father?

5. What did Goneril's gentleman do that causes King Lear to strike him?

(see the answer key)

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