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King Lear Act 1 Scene 2 Quiz
King Lear Act 1 Scene 2 Quiz
How does Edmund plan to convince Edgar of Gloucester’s anger?
By accusing him openly
By forging another letter
By sending him away
By pretending to warn him
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Where does Act 1 Scene 2 take place?
At Lear’s court
At Regan’s home
At Albany’s estate
At Gloucester’s castle
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How does Gloucester address Edmund after reading the letter?
As a traitor
As a foolish boy
As a servant
As his loyal and honest son
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What does Gloucester decide to do about Edgar?
Confront and punish him
Send him abroad
Appeal to Lear
Seek a confession
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What does Edmund’s soliloquy reveal about his worldview?
He respects authority
He trusts family bonds
He believes in self-determination
He values divine justice
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What does Edmund pretend when Edgar enters?
That he has betrayed him
That he is protecting him from their father
That he is serving Lear
That he is writing another letter
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How does Edmund view society’s laws on inheritance?
As unfair and unnatural
As irrelevant to him
As divine order
As moral and necessary
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Who opens the scene with a soliloquy about legitimacy?
Kent
Edmund
Edgar
Gloucester
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Who is the primary manipulator in this scene?
Edgar
Edmund
Gloucester
Kent
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What is Gloucester’s initial reaction to the forged letter?
He laughs it off
He believes Edgar plans to betray him
He burns it
He suspects Edmund of deceit
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What celestial event does Gloucester blame for recent misfortunes?
Earthquakes
Comets
Storms
Eclipses
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How does Edgar respond to Edmund’s warning?
He hides in the castle
He goes to Lear
He trusts Edmund and flees
He challenges Edmund
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Who is Gloucester’s legitimate son?
Albany
Cornwall
Kent
Edgar
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How does Act 2 conclude thematically?
Peace is restored temporarily
Lear regains control
Cordelia returns to England
The breakdown of family and loyalty deepens
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What does Edmund condemn in his opening speech?
Society’s treatment of illegitimate sons
The power of fate
Cordelia’s honesty
Lear’s division of the kingdom
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Which theme is most developed in this scene?
War and conquest
Deception and betrayal
Love and loyalty
Justice and forgiveness
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What document does Edmund forge in this scene?
A royal pardon from Lear
A decree from Regan
A letter of love from Cordelia
A letter from Edgar plotting against Gloucester
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What belief does Edmund mock in his soliloquy?
Religion and morality
Astrology and fate
Love and family
Politics and law
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What does Edmund tell Edgar to do to appear innocent?
Confess the plot
Speak with Gloucester directly
Avoid Gloucester and keep armed
Burn the letter
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What type of irony dominates Edmund’s actions?
Tragic irony
Verbal irony
Situational irony
Cosmic irony
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What dramatic technique is used when the audience knows the letter is forged but Gloucester does not?
Dramatic irony
Metonymy
Foreshadowing
Personification
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What does the forged letter suggest Edgar plans to do?
Murder Gloucester and seize his wealth
Expose Edmund’s illegitimacy
Join Cordelia in exile
Flee to France
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How does Gloucester interpret Edgar’s decision to flee?
As loyalty
As confusion
As innocence
As proof of guilt
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What does this scene foreshadow for Gloucester’s family?
Victory and reward
Exile and forgiveness
Division and betrayal
Reconciliation and peace
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Which of the following best describes Edmund’s tone in this scene?
Bitter and hopeless
Manipulative and cunning
Gentle and remorseful
Naive and curious
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What emotion does Gloucester express after reading the letter?
Confusion and doubt
Calm acceptance
Shock and anger
Relief and joy
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Which social issue does this scene explore?
Gender and power
Inheritance and legitimacy
Religion and superstition
Marriage and fidelity
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What is Edmund’s attitude toward Gloucester’s superstition?
He ignores it
He fears it
He ridicules it
He shares it
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What reward does Edmund anticipate for betraying Edgar?
Forgiveness and peace
Freedom and exile
Inheritance and favor
Marriage and status
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What term does Edmund use to describe himself ironically?
Lord
Knight
Bastard
Prince
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