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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. Lear states that Edgar is the natural man, after his ravings, because of what?
(a) Edgar owes nobody anything.
(b) Edgar is unburdened by heartache.
(c) Edgar is mad.
(d) Edgar is letting his own mind run free.

2. Who does Lear say should feel obligation to him?
(a) His kingdom.
(b) His servants.
(c) His son-in-laws.
(d) His daughters.

3. A servant draws his sword on Cornwall because of what action?
(a) Because Cornwall tied Gloucester to a chair.
(b) Because Cornwall stabbed Gloucester.
(c) Because Cornwall accused Gloucester of being a traitor.
(d) Because Cornwall gouged out one of Gloucester's eyes.

4. Gloucester, when mentioning the effect of the stars and planets on relationships, says that these effects have caused King Lear to do what to Cordelia?
(a) Marry her to someone she doesn't like.
(b) Send her away.
(c) Love her.
(d) Turn against her.

5. Where is King Lear going to go when he leaves Goneril's house?
(a) Regan's house.
(b) France.
(c) His summer home.
(d) His palace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Edmund want his legitimate brother disinherited?

2. Who says "Yet better thus, and known to be contemned, / Than still contemned and flattered"?

3. Instead of referring to the King by his title, what does Oswald call the king?

4. Regan thinks that Gloucester should suffer what punishment?

5. When told of the death of Cornwall, Albany says the death was what?

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