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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. When told of the death of Cornwall, Albany says the death was what?
(a) Fair.
(b) Needful.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Justice.

2. Who says, "I am a man / More sinned against than sinning" ?
(a) The Fool.
(b) Lear.
(c) Gloucester.
(d) Kent.

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

4. King Lear has brought how many servants and knights to stay with Goneril?
(a) Four hundred.
(b) One hundred.
(c) Two hundred.
(d) Three hundred.

5. Before leaving Goneril's house, what does the Fool warn King Lear about?
(a) Not treating people better.
(b) Not to expect better treatment by his other daughter.
(c) Not to leave Goneril's in haste.
(d) To not let Goneril be mad at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar cover his face with?

2. Gloucester tells Edmund to say what if someone asks about Gloucester?

3. Who calls the hovel haunted?

4. Lear says the anguish of the storm distracts him from what?

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

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