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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. The paper Edmund has, which he is going to show to Gloucester as proof of his brother's treachery, says that the older generation should do what with their riches?
(a) Hold onto them.
(b) Use them to benefit their children.
(c) Give them to the younger men.
(d) Give them to the poor.

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

3. Why does Edmund want his legitimate brother disinherited?
(a) So that Edmund can inherit everything.
(b) So that Edmund can live as a nobleman.
(c) So that Edmund can have all their father's attention.
(d) So that Edmund can sell off all the land.

4. Cornwall says that Edmund will find a better what with Cornwall than with Gloucester?
(a) Life.
(b) House.
(c) Father.
(d) Relationship.

5. Gloucester greets the news of the English taking prisoners with what thoughts?
(a) Thoughts of hopelessness.
(b) Thoughts of rescue.
(c) Thoughts of sadness.
(d) Thoughts of suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "Here's a night pities neither wise man nor fool"?

2. Edmund says it will be best, and will support his story, if he finds Gloucester doing what?

3. Who makes Lear sleep while they are in the farmhouse?

4. King Lear has brought how many servants and knights to stay with Goneril?

5. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar do for clothing?

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