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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. While they are walking to the hovel, the Fool utters a prophecy that says what?
(a) England will once again be Lear's.
(b) England is going to be conquered by France.
(c) England will be divided.
(d) England is in confusion.

2. Gloucester, when mentioning the effect of the stars and planets on relationships, says that these effects have caused King Lear to do what to Cordelia?
(a) Turn against her.
(b) Marry her to someone she doesn't like.
(c) Love her.
(d) Send her away.

3. Gloucester blames the effects of what for affecting relationships?
(a) The eclipses.
(b) The moon.
(c) The stars.
(d) The planets.

4. Who are the three speakers in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Edmund, Curan, and Edgar.
(b) Gloucester, Edgar, and Edmund.
(c) Edgar Curan, and Gloucester.
(d) Edmund Curan, and Gloucester.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the doctor prescribe to help cure Lear's madness?

3. Kent points out that there is a hovel nearby and asks the King to do what?

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

5. Oswald reports that Albany smiled when he heard what news?

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