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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. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar cover his face with?
(a) Leaves.
(b) Mud.
(c) Dirt.
(d) Sand.

2. While they are walking to the hovel, the Fool utters a prophecy that says what?
(a) England will be divided.
(b) England will once again be Lear's.
(c) England is in confusion.
(d) England is going to be conquered by France.

3. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, how does she command her servants to treat the King and his people?
(a) Poorly.
(b) Like royalty.
(c) Well.
(d) Disrespectfully.

4. While Kent warns the gentleman of the coming conflict between Albany and Cornwall, what are the spies of France doing?
(a) Gathering information.
(b) Causing trouble.
(c) Sabotage.
(d) Sowing discord.

5. The man who leads the blind Earl of Gloucester into the heath claims what relationship to the Earl?
(a) A servant.
(b) A tenant.
(c) A man-at-arms.
(d) A soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. The paper Edmund has, which he is going to show to Gloucester as proof of his brother's treachery, says that the older generation should do what with their riches?

2. What punishment will King Lear's daughters give the Fool for speaking the truth?

3. According to Goneril, while King Lear is staying with her, how often does King Lear wrong her?

4. How many suitors does Cordelia have when the King tells them that she will have no dowry?

5. Edmund tells his brother that he fears someone has turned Gloucester against him and then tells his brother to do what?

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