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King Lear Act 2 Quiz
King Lear Act 2 Quiz
How do Regan and Goneril react to Lear’s outburst?
They summon guards
They beg forgiveness
They comfort him
They shut him out of the castle
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What does Gloucester do in response to Edmund’s story?
He travels to Lear’s court
He calls for Kent
He arrests Edmund
He declares Edgar an outlaw
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What injury does Edmund inflict on himself to frame Edgar?
He cuts his own arm
He bruises his face
He breaks his finger
He stabs his leg
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How does Act 2 conclude thematically?
Lear regains control
Cordelia returns to England
The breakdown of family and loyalty deepens
Peace is restored temporarily
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How does Gloucester react to Lear’s mistreatment?
He supports Regan
He secretly decides to help Lear
He flees to France
He betrays Edmund
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How does Kent respond to being put in the stocks?
With silent acceptance
With rage and threats
With fear and regret
With dignity and humor
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What do Regan and Cornwall’s actions toward Kent reveal about them?
They are loyal servants
They misunderstand his disguise
They lack respect for Lear’s authority
They pity him secretly
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When Lear arrives at Gloucester’s castle, what does he expect from Regan?
Punishment for Goneril
Comfort and support
Aid in battle
Reconciliation with Cordelia
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What does Kent do when he meets Oswald at Gloucester’s castle?
He insults and attacks him
He warns him about Goneril
He asks for directions
He begs for service
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How does Cornwall reward Edmund’s deceit?
He imprisons him
He dismisses him
He gives him a title
He exiles him
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Who orders Kent to be placed in the stocks?
Cornwall and Regan
Gloucester
Lear
Albany
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What does Lear demand when Regan sides with Goneril?
That both daughters restore his authority
That Edmund be punished
That Albany take his side
That Cordelia return from France
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What does Edmund plan after gaining Gloucester’s trust?
To betray his father
To flee the castle
To restore Lear’s honor
To protect Edgar
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Where does Act 2 of King Lear primarily take place?
In France
In Gloucester’s castle
In Lear’s palace
In Goneril’s estate
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How does Edmund convince Gloucester that Edgar is guilty?
He blames Cordelia
He brings witnesses
He produces a forged letter and fake wound
He claims Regan saw Edgar plotting
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What theme is emphasized through the storm scene’s beginning?
Return to justice
Nature’s indifference
Chaos mirroring inner turmoil
Triumph of order
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How does Regan advise Lear to treat Goneril?
To return her knights
To ask forgiveness
To punish her harshly
To ignore her
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How do Regan and Goneril justify reducing Lear’s retinue?
They say Lear no longer needs them
They claim his knights are disorderly
They accuse them of plotting
They say it is too costly
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How does Lear react when he finds Kent in the stocks?
He blames Goneril
He laughs it off
He is furious and feels disrespected
He forgives Regan
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What is the main purpose of Edmund’s scheme in Act 2 Scene 1?
To reconcile with his brother
To flee the kingdom
To win Goneril’s favor
To turn Gloucester against Edgar
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What crime does Kent commit that leads to his punishment?
Striking Oswald
Insulting Regan
Refusing Gloucester’s orders
Spying on Lear
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What excuse do Regan and Cornwall give for putting Kent in the stocks?
They claim it was justice for striking Oswald
They blame Gloucester
They say Lear ordered it
They call it a misunderstanding
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How does Lear describe his daughters after their betrayal?
As unnatural and monstrous
As sorrowful children
As ambitious queens
As naive women
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Which character arrives at Gloucester’s castle seeking refuge from Lear’s anger?
Albany
Kent disguised as Caius
Oswald
The Fool
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What does Lear threaten to do when denied his full retinue?
Appeal to Albany
Punish both daughters
Leave and face the storm
Summon France
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What do Regan and Cornwall initially refuse to do when Lear arrives?
Acknowledge his messengers
Feed him
Shelter his knights
Speak with him
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What is Kent’s punishment for his actions against Oswald?
He is imprisoned
He is exiled again
He is placed in the stocks
He is whipped
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Who accompanies Lear when he leaves the castle into the storm?
The Fool
Albany
Oswald
Regan
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What title is Edmund promised by Cornwall?
Earl of Kent
Lord of Kent
Duke of Cornwall
Earl of Gloucester
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What weather condition begins to mirror Lear’s anger and despair?
A violent storm
A thick fog
A heavy snow
A bright sun
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