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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. Edgar stops in the middle of what area when he tells Gloucester that they are on a cliff?
(a) A barn.
(b) A river.
(c) A field.
(d) The forest.

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

3. Regan and Goneril tell Lear that he is what type of a man?
(a) Selfish.
(b) Crazy.
(c) Old.
(d) Mad.

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

5. What is Edmund going to do in order to assure Gloucester that his brother's intent isn't to hurt Gloucester?
(a) Write a letter asking Edgar what his intent is.
(b) Talk with Edgar so that Gloucester can hear them.
(c) Talk with Edgar and report to Gloucester.
(d) Send someone to spy on Edgar.

Short Answer Questions

1. By what title does Oswald refer to Goneril as in Act I, Scene 3?

2. The messenger who delivers the news of Cornwall's death to Albany and Goneril also delivers a letter to Goneril from whom?

3. Regan promises a promotion to Oswald if he finds and kills who?

4. Gloucester tries to commit suicide by doing what?

5. Since she is widowed, Regan expects Edmund to do what?

(see the answer key)

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