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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who tells Kent of a plot against the King?
2. Who tells Kent of Cordelia's response to his letter?
3. Lear says that wickedness is only punished in the poor and that wickedness isn't punished in the rich because they are protected by what?
4. Who poisoned Regan?
5. Kent asks who not to reveal his identity?
Short Essay Questions
1. Goneril and Regan dismiss Albany's desire to not hurt the King and say that what matters?
2. How did Cordelia respond to Kent's letter, according to the gentleman?
3. What plants the seeds of discord between Goneril and Regan?
4. When Goneril hears of Cornwall's death, what are her concerns?
5. How does Cornwall punish Gloucester for his villainy?
6. What does Edgar pray for while Lear is asleep in the farmhouse?
7. When Edgar sees that his father is blind, what does he offer to do?
8. What caused Lear's madness?
9. The comments of the servants to Regan after Gloucester is blinded indicate what?
10. While Lear and his party are in the farmhouse, what action does Lear take that makes him appear to be suffering from madness?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Shakespeare wrote this play centuries ago. Why is this play still relevant today? Are there any themes or messages in the play that are timeless and universal? Please use examples from the text to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
In what ways does King Lear symbolize a good king or a bad king, or both? What qualities does he posses that a king should (or should not) possess? What actions does he take that reinforces your opinion? Support your answer with examples from the text.
Essay Topic 3
In Act 4, Scene 6 we are told that there is reason in madness. Using examples from the play, discuss the truth or falsehood of this statement.
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