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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) An officer.
(b) A gentleman.
(c) A soldier.
(d) The Marshal of France.

2. When Lear bemoans his treatment at Goneril's house, what does Regan say?
(a) Regan agrees with Lear.
(b) Regan doesn't say anything.
(c) Regan says that she will be different.
(d) Regan defends Goneril.

3. Since she is widowed, Regan expects Edmund to do what?
(a) Leave her.
(b) Court her.
(c) Marry her.
(d) Seduce her.

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

5. King Lear is trying to find his fool who has been missing for how long?
(a) Three days.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two days.
(d) Three weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before leaving Goneril's house, what does the Fool warn King Lear about?

2. When Lear sees Kent in the stocks, he asks Kent what question?

3. By what title does Oswald refer to Goneril as in Act I, Scene 3?

4. The Fool calls King Lear a fool for doing what?

5. Oswald and Kent meet in front of what structure?

(see the answer key)

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