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

2. Who tells Kent of a plot against the King?
(a) Gloucester.
(b) The stars.
(c) His dreams.
(d) A gentleman.

3. Cordelia has what quality that her sisters lack?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Pride.
(c) Greed.
(d) Ambition.

4. When Gloucester is brought in and tied up, he asks Regan, Goneril, and Cornwall to not mistreat him because why?
(a) Because they are his guests.
(b) Because he helped their father.
(c) Because they are related to him.
(d) Because they are human.

5. Why did the King of France leave the French encampment and return to France?
(a) He didn't want to see King Lear.
(b) Because his life was in danger.
(c) So he wouldn't have to fight.
(d) There was important business to take care of in France.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Goneril and Edmund travel to Albany's palace, what happens between them?

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

3. Cordelia enters Act 4, Scene 4 with what instruments sounding?

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

5. How many suitors does Cordelia have when the King tells them that she will have no dowry?

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