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King Lear Act 3 Scene 3 Quiz
King Lear Act 3 Scene 3 Quiz
What motivates Edmund’s betrayal?
Fear of punishment
Love for his father
Guilt and remorse
Ambition and desire for power
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What moral contrast is highlighted in this scene?
Kent’s disguise versus Edgar’s disguise
Gloucester’s loyalty versus Edmund’s betrayal
Albany’s justice versus Regan’s cruelty
Lear’s madness versus Cordelia’s wisdom
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What does Gloucester’s secret act of helping Lear demonstrate?
Greed for power
Ignorance of danger
Moral courage and loyalty
Fear of punishment
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What does Gloucester reveal to Edmund in this scene?
He wants to capture Edgar
He plans to flee to France
He will betray Cornwall
He plans to help King Lear
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Why is Gloucester upset at the start of this scene?
Kent has betrayed him
Regan has left for France
Cordelia has been defeated in battle
Lear is being mistreated by Regan and Cornwall
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What does Gloucester plan to send to Lear?
Secret supplies and assistance
A messenger of peace
An army from France
A royal pardon
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How does Edmund view Gloucester’s decision to help Lear?
As harmless and kind
As wise and necessary
As foolish and self-destructive
As noble and brave
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What does the storm outside symbolize during this scene?
The chaos and betrayal within the human world
The cleansing of corruption
The arrival of peace
The calm before victory
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What does Gloucester mean when he says “there is division 'twixt Albany and Cornwall”?
Civil conflict is brewing
Peace has been restored
The dukes plan to unite
The sisters are reconciling
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What does Gloucester’s compassion for Lear reveal about his character?
He is manipulative
He is ambitious for power
He is loyal and humane
He is fearful and weak
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What theme is reinforced through Edmund’s betrayal?
Loyalty versus treachery
War versus peace
Justice versus mercy
Love versus duty
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What dramatic device is at work when the audience knows Edmund’s intent before Gloucester does?
Dramatic irony
Foreshadowing
Allusion
Metaphor
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What will Edmund do after hearing Gloucester’s confession?
Join him in helping Lear
Flee to France
Report him to Cornwall
Seek out Edgar
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Who does Gloucester believe still holds true loyalty to Lear?
Goneril
Regan
Albany
Cordelia
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Who arrives to speak privately with Gloucester?
Oswald
Albany
Kent
Edmund
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What literary device is used in Gloucester’s description of Lear’s suffering?
Imagery
Hyperbole
Irony
Pun
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What does this scene foreshadow for Gloucester?
His eventual downfall and suffering
His redemption and peace
His alliance with Regan
His rise to power
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What does Gloucester risk by sending aid to Lear?
His life and estate
His family honor
Nothing of consequence
His title only
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What does Edmund’s decision mark in the play’s structure?
The introduction of comedy
The turning point toward tragedy
The resolution of conflict
The start of reconciliation
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What does Gloucester say about Regan and Cornwall’s behavior?
They remain neutral
They act cruelly toward the king
They have forgiven Lear
They have shown mercy
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What is Edmund’s reaction to Gloucester’s plan to help Lear?
He warns his father against it
He vows to protect his father
He remains loyal in silence
He secretly plans to betray him
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What danger does Gloucester face for helping Lear?
Public humiliation
Imprisonment for life
Exile from England
Death or loss of property
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What key theme does this scene deepen in the play?
The value of forgiveness
The corruption of familial bonds
The glory of war
The triumph of justice
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Where does Act 3 Scene 3 take place?
At Gloucester’s castle
At Dover
In Regan’s palace
On the heath
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What does Gloucester’s loyalty to Lear parallel?
Edmund’s deceit
Kent’s unwavering devotion
Regan’s cruelty
Goneril’s ambition
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Which character appears first in this scene?
Edmund
Lear
Kent
Gloucester
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Who does Edmund plan to inform about Gloucester’s actions?
Cordelia
Kent
Albany
Cornwall and Regan
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How does Gloucester describe the current state of England?
Calm and prosperous
Under foreign rule
In turmoil and political unrest
Restored to harmony
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Who is Gloucester’s most trusted ally at this moment?
Edgar
Kent (disguised as Caius)
Goneril
Cornwall
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What does Edmund hope to gain from betraying Gloucester?
Favor and advancement from Cornwall
Wealth from Goneril
Support from Lear
Forgiveness from Edgar
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