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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. What does Oswald say after Kent draws his sword?
(a) Help, ho! My life be spared!
(b) Help, ho! Murderer, Murderer!
(c) Help, ho! Leave me be!
(d) Help, ho! Sword is drawn!

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

3. Who is Gloucester's illegitimate son?
(a) Edmund.
(b) Eric.
(c) Ethan.
(d) Edward.

4. What punishment will King Lear give to the Fool for lying?
(a) Dismissal as Fool.
(b) A whipping.
(c) Prison.
(d) A caning.

5. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar do for clothing?
(a) Doesn't wear anything.
(b) Uses only a blanket.
(c) Uses old rags.
(d) Uses his old, torn clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has to happen in order for Edgar to be reunited with his father?

2. King Lear is trying to find his fool who has been missing for how long?

3. Edgar is left alone at the farmhouse and hopes that the King will be able to do what?

4. Who tells Kent of Cordelia's response to his letter?

5. Goneril's goal is to have King Lear go and stay with whom, rather than stay at her house?

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