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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kent asks who not to reveal his identity?
(a) Lear.
(b) The Gentleman.
(c) Cordelia.
(d) The Fool.

2. On the battlefield, Edgar sets Gloucester by a tree and tells him to pray for what?
(a) That the English win and Lear is restored to his throne.
(b) That the right side will be victorious.
(c) That his sons will survive the fight.
(d) That the French will win and Lear will be victorious.

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

4. When Gloucester is told that he is climbing a cliff, what does he complain about not hearing?
(a) A river.
(b) The wind.
(c) The sea.
(d) Birds.

5. Cornwall says that Gloucester's villainy may be the cause of who's villainy?
(a) Kent.
(b) Edgar.
(c) Cordelia.
(d) Goneril.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cordelia has what quality that her sisters lack?

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

3. Cordelia says she is guiding the French army against the English only because of what?

4. What room in the house does Act I, Scene 4 take place?

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

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