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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. Where does Act 4, Scene 3 take place?
(a) Outside the French encampment.
(b) In a town.
(c) In a forest.
(d) At the French encampment.

2. Regan suspects that Goneril and Edmund are doing what?
(a) Going to kill Albany and get married.
(b) Having an affair.
(c) Plotting against Albany.
(d) Plotting against her.

3. Where is King Lear going to go when he leaves Goneril's house?
(a) Regan's house.
(b) France.
(c) His palace.
(d) His summer home.

4. What is the name of Edmund's legitimate brother?
(a) Eric.
(b) Edgar.
(c) Ethan.
(d) Edward.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings Cordelia the news that the British armies are marching towards them?

2. What punishment will King Lear's daughters give the Fool for speaking the truth?

3. Who says: "Thou shouldst not have been old till thou hadst been wise"

4. Where does Act 3, Scene 3 take place?

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

(see the answer key)

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