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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. Edmund laments promising himself to both sisters and figures out that the only way he is going to enjoy one of them is for what to happen?

2. Cornwall says that Gloucester's villainy may be the cause of who's villainy?

3. Edmund fakes feeling what about turning in his father?

4. Regan suspects that Goneril and Edmund are doing what?

5. Who tells Gloucester that Edmund betrayed him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who opposes Albany's position with the King?

2. At the end of the play, why is Lear happy?

3. Gloucester meets the news of Lear and Cordelia's capture with what?

4. How does Cornwall link the villainy in Edmund's family?

5. The comments of the servants to Regan after Gloucester is blinded indicate what?

6. How does Cornwall punish Gloucester for his villainy?

7. What does Edgar pray for while Lear is asleep in the farmhouse?

8. What plants the seeds of discord between Goneril and Regan?

9. Albany already sympathizes with the King. What action by Goneril is likely to make him turn completely against her?

10. How do Lear's and Gloucester's characters parallel each other?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does nature play in King Lear? Support your answer with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

There are several words that are repeated throughout King Lear. Choose two of the words from the list below and discuss what their use means to the play and the characters in the play.

-- nature

-- natural

-- nothing

-- bond

-- love

Essay Topic 3

Who are the villains in the play, and why are they villains? What characteristics do they posses and actions do they take to show they are villains? Use the text to provide support for your answers.

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