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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. Who brings Cornwall the news that Gloucester has taken the King to Dover?
(a) Kent.
(b) A spy.
(c) A gentleman.
(d) Oswald.

2. Gloucester orders Edgar captured and killed because Gloucester thinks Edgar did what to Edmund?
(a) Gloucester thinks Edgar hurt Edmund.
(b) Gloucester thinks Edgar stabbed Edmund.
(c) Gloucester thinks Edgar betrayed Edmund.
(d) Gloucester thinks Edgar killed Edmund.

3. Edmund says it will be best, and will support his story, if he finds Gloucester doing what?
(a) Giving comfort to the King.
(b) With French soldier.
(c) Sheltering the King.
(d) Acting as the King.

4. Albany comes to the British encampment and says that the King is with Cordelia where?
(a) In the nearby forest.
(b) In the town.
(c) In the French encampment.
(d) At the castle.

5. Lear says the anguish of the storm distracts him from what?
(a) The heartbreak of losing Cordelia.
(b) The heartbreak of losing his kingdom.
(c) The hearbreak of making bad choices.
(d) The heartbreak of his daughters' treachery.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lear sees Kent in the stocks, he asks Kent what question?

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

3. What is the name of the person who stands up for Cordelia when her father disinherits her?

4. 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?

5. Edgar hides in what location to escape his pursuers?

(see the answer key)

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