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King Lear Act 4 Quiz
King Lear Act 4 Quiz
Why is Regan jealous of Goneril in Act 4?
Lear favors her
Both desire Edmund’s affection
Goneril has more power
Albany praises her
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What deception does Edgar use to comfort Gloucester on the way to Dover?
He says Edmund has repented
He pretends to lead him up a cliff
He claims to have found Cordelia
He tells him Lear is dead
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How does Edgar describe the state of England in Act 4?
Saved by Cordelia
Peaceful and stable
Corrupt and torn by betrayal
Under foreign control
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What does Goneril plan with Edmund in Act 4?
To reconcile with Regan
To defeat France
To kill Albany and marry Edmund
To restore Lear’s rule
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Where does Gloucester want to go after being blinded?
To Dover
To France
To Goneril’s estate
To Regan’s castle
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Who delivers the letter revealing Goneril’s plot to Albany?
Oswald
The Fool
Kent
Edgar
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How does Lear respond when Cordelia finally embraces him?
He kneels and begs forgiveness
He refuses to speak
He curses her
He does not recognize her
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How does Oswald die in Act 4?
He is struck by Regan
Lear kills him by mistake
Albany executes him
Edgar kills him defending Gloucester
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What item does Oswald carry that changes Edgar’s fate?
Gloucester’s will
A map of the battle plan
Cordelia’s pardon
Goneril’s letter to Edmund
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How does Albany react to Goneril’s betrayal?
He flees the battlefield
He vows to expose her
He forgives her
He joins her plan
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How does Lear describe himself to Cordelia when they reunite?
As a wronged king
As a divine prophet
As a man without sin
As a foolish, old man
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What mental state is Lear in when he meets Gloucester?
Anger and clarity
Calm reflection
Madness and confusion
Joyful serenity
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What does Cordelia send out to find Lear?
Letters
Search parties
Soldiers
Messengers from France
None
Who leads the French army in Act 4?
Albany
Kent
The King of France
Cordelia
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What does Regan demand from Oswald before his death?
To betray Goneril
To spy on Albany
To deliver her message to Edmund
To kill Gloucester
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What happens when Gloucester “falls” from the supposed cliff?
He survives unharmed
He dies instantly
He meets Lear
He regains his sight
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Why has Cordelia returned to England?
To reclaim the throne
To avenge her sisters
To rescue her father
To marry Edmund
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Where has Lear been wandering in Act 4?
Near Dover, wearing wild flowers
In Gloucester’s estate
In France
In Goneril’s castle
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What emotion dominates Lear’s reunion with Cordelia?
Suspicion
Shame and remorse
Indifference
Pride and anger
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How does Cordelia react when she hears of Lear’s condition?
She rejoices at his survival
She swears vengeance
She weeps and prays for him
She blames herself
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What does Edgar disguise himself as after Poor Tom?
A French soldier
A peasant leading Gloucester
A messenger of Lear
A monk
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What moral theme is reinforced by Gloucester’s suffering?
Revenge brings clarity
Wisdom comes with wealth
Seeing truth through blindness
Love leads to ruin
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What lesson does Gloucester learn from his supposed fall?
He curses the gods
He realizes life still has value
He demands revenge on Edmund
He blames Edgar for deceit
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What message does Albany receive that shocks him?
Goneril’s affair with Edmund
France’s retreat
Lear’s death
Cordelia’s betrayal
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What symbolic act shows Lear’s redemption?
He defeats Edmund
He kneels before Cordelia
He forgives his daughters
He takes back the crown
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What symbol of humility does Lear wear when he meets Cordelia?
A crown of weeds and flowers
A prisoner’s chain
A torn cloak
A fool’s cap
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How does Act 4 end?
Goneril kills Regan
Edmund seizes power
Lear and Cordelia prepare for battle
Lear dies in Cordelia’s arms
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Who captures and cares for Lear when he is found?
Gloucester’s servants
Cordelia’s attendants
Goneril’s soldiers
Albany’s guards
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Who guides Gloucester toward Dover?
The Fool
Oswald
Edgar disguised as Poor Tom
Kent
None
How does Lear treat Gloucester upon meeting him?
Kindly but without recognition
Cruelly and mockingly
He ignores him
He asks for forgiveness
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