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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 sees Kent in the stocks, he asks Kent what question?
(a) He asks if Kent has slept.
(b) He asks if Kent likes being in the stocks.
(c) He asks if Kent is amusing himself.
(d) He asks if Kent hurt anyone.

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

3. Gloucester tells Edmund to say what if someone asks about Gloucester?
(a) That Gloucester is not home.
(b) That Gloucester is out of town.
(c) That Gloucester is sick.
(d) That Gloucester is away.

4. Goneril thinks that Gloucester should suffer what punishment?
(a) His hands should be cut off.
(b) He should be drawn and quartered.
(c) His skin should be removed.
(d) His eyes should be plucked out.

5. What is the name Edgar uses in place of his own?
(a) Poor Tom.
(b) Poor Thomas.
(c) Poor Kent.
(d) Poor Man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Edmund's father?

2. Regan suspects that Goneril and Edmund are doing what?

3. Regan promises a promotion to Oswald if he finds and kills who?

4. Who tells Goneril that she is becoming a monster and only her shape as a woman protects her?

5. What do Regan and Goneril believe is affecting the King's mind?

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