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

2. Gloucester tells Edmund there has been a falling out between which two dukes?
(a) Burgundy and Albany.
(b) Albany and Camelot.
(c) Cornwall and Burgundy.
(d) Albany and Cornwall.

3. During the first scene of Act 3, what are the armies of France ready to do?
(a) Invade England.
(b) Support Albany.
(c) Protect France.
(d) Support Lear.

4. What punishment will King Lear give to the Fool for lying?
(a) A caning.
(b) Dismissal as Fool.
(c) A whipping.
(d) Prison.

5. What has to happen in order for Edgar to be reunited with his father?
(a) Edgar has to not be mad.
(b) Edgar has to find his father.
(c) Edgar must repent of his actions.
(d) Edgar's innocence has to be proven.

Short Answer Questions

1. Oswald and Kent meet in front of what structure?

2. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar do to his hair?

3. Kent tells the gentleman of a coming conflict between Albany and Cornwall and asks the gentleman to take the report to where?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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