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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 Edmund tells his brother that his father is horribly angry with him, what does Edmund advise his brother to do?
(a) Go and talk to Gloucester to cool him off.
(b) Leave England until Gloucester cools off.
(c) Stay away from Gloucester until he cools off.
(d) Write a letter to Gloucester to explain things.

2. Why did the King of France leave the French encampment and return to France?
(a) So he wouldn't have to fight.
(b) He didn't want to see King Lear.
(c) There was important business to take care of in France.
(d) Because his life was in danger.

3. When Goneril and Edmund travel to Albany's palace, what happens between them?
(a) They hate each other.
(b) They become friends.
(c) They have an affair.
(d) They fall in love.

4. Where does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?
(a) Lear's castle.
(b) Albany's castle.
(c) Gloucester's castle.
(d) Goneril's castle.

5. Goneril thinks that Gloucester should suffer what punishment?
(a) He should be drawn and quartered.
(b) His skin should be removed.
(c) His eyes should be plucked out.
(d) His hands should be cut off.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lear bemoans his treatment at Goneril's house, what does Regan say?

2. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar do to his hair?

3. Who loses the battle according to the news Edgar brings?

4. When Cordelia refuses to profess her undying love for her father (the King), what does her father do?

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

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