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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. What sound precedes the King's entrance into a scene?
(a) Footfalls.
(b) Horns.
(c) Hoofbeats.
(d) A herald's announcement.

2. The Fool calls King Lear a fool for doing what?
(a) Giving away his lands.
(b) Hitting Oswald.
(c) Leaving his palace.
(d) Searching for the Fool.

3. What does Edmund have that is supposedly from his brother?
(a) A ring.
(b) A letter.
(c) A seal.
(d) A book.

4. Instead of referring to the King by his title, what does Oswald call the king?
(a) My lady's burden.
(b) My lady's father.
(c) My lady's relation.
(d) My lady's responsibility.

5. Who brings Cornwall the news that Gloucester has taken the King to Dover?
(a) A gentleman.
(b) Oswald.
(c) Kent.
(d) A spy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives Edmund the office of Earl of Gloucester?

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

3. Who is the protagonist in the play?

4. Edgar, in his disguise as Poor Tom, agrees to lead Gloucester to the cliffs at which place?

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

(see the answer key)

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