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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. Goneril's goal is to have King Lear go and stay with whom, rather than stay at her house?
(a) Her brother's house.
(b) His palace.
(c) His summer palace.
(d) Her sister's house.

2. 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) Use them to benefit their children.
(b) Hold onto them.
(c) Give them to the younger men.
(d) Give them to the poor.

3. Which man marries Cordelia even though she doesn't have a dowry?
(a) No one.
(b) The Earl of Gloucester.
(c) The King of France.
(d) The Lord of Burgundy.

4. Who kills Oswald?
(a) Edmund.
(b) Regan.
(c) Edgar.
(d) Gloucester.

5. What does the doctor prescribe to help cure Lear's madness?
(a) Sleep and rest.
(b) Cold water baths.
(c) Nothing can cure madness.
(d) Herbs and walking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Goneril thinks that Gloucester should suffer what punishment?

2. After hearing the news of Cornwall's death, Albany vows to take revenge for what act of Cornwall's?

3. Regan promises a promotion to Oswald if he finds and kills who?

4. What is the name Edgar uses in place of his own?

5. Why did the King of France leave the French encampment and return to France?

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