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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. The messenger who delivers the news of Cornwall's death to Albany and Goneril also delivers a letter to Goneril from whom?
(a) Regan.
(b) Edmund.
(c) Lear.
(d) Gloucester.

2. Kent repeatedly calls Oswald by what name?
(a) Pig.
(b) Rat.
(c) Knave.
(d) Slave.

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

4. In order to escape detection, Edgar decides to disguise himself as what?
(a) A servant.
(b) A farmer.
(c) A madman.
(d) A carpenter.

5. Oswald reports that Albany smiled when he heard what news?
(a) That the French Army had landed.
(b) That Gloucester was punished.
(c) That the King had gone to Dover.
(d) That Goneril and Edmund were on their way.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls the hovel haunted?

2. Where does Act 3, Scene 3 take place?

3. Who says, "I am a man / More sinned against than sinning" ?

4. What event caused the Fool to pine away?

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

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