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

2. Where does Act 3, Scene 3 take place?
(a) Gloucester's castle.
(b) Gloucester's hall.
(c) Gloucester's courtyard.
(d) Gloucester's stable.

3. When King Lear announces that he is retiring, what does he want to do with his lands?
(a) Choose one of his daughters to be Queen.
(b) Divide them equally amongst his daughters.
(c) Reward his youngest daughter with the lands.
(d) Give them equally to his son-in-laws.

4. Cordelia says she is guiding the French army against the English only because of what?
(a) Her desire to oust her sisters.
(b) Her love for her father.
(c) Her annoyance at her sisters.
(d) Her desire for land.

5. Who says, "Here's a night pities neither wise man nor fool"?
(a) Kent.
(b) Gloucester.
(c) The Fool.
(d) The King.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kent give to the gentleman to show Cordelia?

2. Lear says the anguish of the storm distracts him from what?

3. What did Goneril's gentleman do that causes King Lear to strike him?

4. Regan and Goneril tell Lear that he is what type of a man?

5. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, she complains that his knights are doing what?

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