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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. Regan thinks that Gloucester should suffer what punishment?
(a) Hanging.
(b) The stocks.
(c) Beheading.
(d) Prison.

2. Why did the King of France leave the French encampment and return to France?
(a) He didn't want to see King Lear.
(b) Because his life was in danger.
(c) There was important business to take care of in France.
(d) So he wouldn't have to fight.

3. 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.

4. When Lear sees Kent in the stocks, he asks Kent what question?
(a) He asks if Kent hurt anyone.
(b) He asks if Kent has slept.
(c) He asks if Kent likes being in the stocks.
(d) He asks if Kent is amusing himself.

5. Lear refuses to leave the storm and go to safety without whom?
(a) The Fool.
(b) Edgar.
(c) Kent.
(d) Cordelia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Oswald is what relation to Goneril?

2. A servant draws his sword on Cornwall because of what action?

3. Who are the three speakers in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. Who kills Oswald?

5. Lear states that Edgar is the natural man, after his ravings, because of what?

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