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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. Who tells Kent of Cordelia's response to his letter?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A gentleman.
(c) An officer.
(d) The Marshal of France.

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

3. When Goneril and Edmund travel to Albany's palace, what happens between them?
(a) They have an affair.
(b) They fall in love.
(c) They hate each other.
(d) They become friends.

4. Edmund tells his brother that he fears someone has turned Gloucester against him and then tells his brother to do what?
(a) Issue a challenge.
(b) Leave quickly.
(c) Arm himself.
(d) Find out who the informant is.

5. When Kent says: "but you have that in your countenance which I would fain call master," what quality is he referring to?
(a) Authority.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Royalty.
(d) Wisdom.

Short Answer Questions

1. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar do for clothing?

2. When Cordelia refuses to profess her undying love for her father (the King), what does her father do?

3. After hearing the news of Cornwall's death, Albany vows to take revenge for what act of Cornwall's?

4. Who protests punishing Kent without the King's consent?

5. The messenger who delivers the news of Cornwall's death to Albany and Goneril also delivers a letter to Goneril from whom?

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