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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. Instead of calling Edgar mad, Lear gives him what title?
(a) Fool.
(b) Philosopher.
(c) Poet.
(d) Wise man.

2. How many suitors does Cordelia have when the King tells them that she will have no dowry?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

3. Who brings Cordelia the news that the British armies are marching towards them?
(a) An officer.
(b) A messenger.
(c) A soldier.
(d) A gentleman.

4. Edmund tells his brother that he fears someone has turned Gloucester against him and then tells his brother to do what?
(a) Issue a challenge.
(b) Arm himself.
(c) Leave quickly.
(d) Find out who the informant is.

5. By what title does Oswald refer to Goneril as in Act I, Scene 3?
(a) Lady.
(b) Princess.
(c) Madam.
(d) Duchess.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cornwall says that Gloucester's villainy may be the cause of who's villainy?

2. When Kent says: "but you have that in your countenance which I would fain call master," what quality is he referring to?

3. Kent tells the gentleman of a coming conflict between Albany and Cornwall and asks the gentleman to take the report to where?

4. To whom is Gloucester loyal?

5. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar cover his face with?

(see the answer key)

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