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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Goneril's gentleman do that causes King Lear to strike him?
(a) Chiding the King.
(b) Refusing one of the knight's requests.
(c) Chiding the Fool.
(d) Entering a building before the King.

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

3. After Lear laments his ungrateful daughters, what begins?
(a) Snow.
(b) A storm.
(c) A hurricane.
(d) An earthquake.

4. What is the name of the person who stands up for Cordelia when her father disinherits her?
(a) Gloucester.
(b) Kent.
(c) Albany.
(d) Burgundy.

5. Kent comes to King Lear in disguise and offers his services in what position?
(a) A nobleman.
(b) A fighter.
(c) An advisor.
(d) A servant.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When King Lear announces that he is retiring, what does he want to do with his lands?

3. Who delivers King Lear's letter to his other daughter, while the King is at Goneril's?

4. When Edmund tells his brother that his father is horribly angry with him, what does Edmund advise his brother to do?

5. Edmund cuts his arm with what weapon after he and Edgar pretend to fight?

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