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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. When Gloucester is brought in and tied up, he asks Regan, Goneril, and Cornwall to not mistreat him because why?
(a) Because he helped their father.
(b) Because they are related to him.
(c) Because they are human.
(d) Because they are his guests.

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

3. Goneril and Cornwall order Gloucester to do what if Lear returns to the castle?
(a) Strip him of anything valuable.
(b) Not allow him in.
(c) Allow him into the stables only.
(d) Make sure he doesn't have any servants with him.

4. What does Oswald say after Kent draws his sword?
(a) Help, ho! Sword is drawn!
(b) Help, ho! Leave me be!
(c) Help, ho! My life be spared!
(d) Help, ho! Murderer, Murderer!

5. What is the name of Edmund's legitimate brother?
(a) Eric.
(b) Ethan.
(c) Edward.
(d) Edgar.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What punishment will King Lear's daughters give the Fool for speaking the truth?

3. Where does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?

4. Who does Kent ask to "turn thy wheel"?

5. When Goneril and Edmund travel to Albany's palace, what happens between them?

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