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King Lear Act 4 Scene 5 Quiz
King Lear Act 4 Scene 5 Quiz
What is the dramatic function of this scene?
To end the conflict
To show growing chaos among the villains
To restore order
To reunite Lear and Cordelia
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What news does Regan discuss with Oswald?
Goneril’s relationship with Edmund
Cordelia’s surrender
Lear’s return to power
Albany’s death
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What does Regan’s desire to kill Gloucester show about her morality?
She acts out of justice
She has become as cruel as her father once was
She seeks redemption
She fears divine punishment
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Why is Regan jealous of her sister Goneril?
She covets Goneril’s lands
She also desires Edmund
She envies Goneril’s beauty
She wants Albany’s love
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What does Regan believe Edmund’s actions will achieve?
Lear’s restoration
Albany’s victory
Peace with France
Her rise to power
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What does Regan ask Oswald about Goneril’s letter?
If it is meant for Edmund
If it is addressed to Albany
If it mentions Cordelia
If it contains war plans
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What does Regan’s jealousy foreshadow?
Conflict and tragedy
Victory and prosperity
Escape and forgiveness
Reconciliation and peace
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Who is Regan speaking with at the start of the scene?
Kent
Edmund
Oswald
Gloucester
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Which character is present at the beginning of the scene?
Regan
Goneril
Albany
Cordelia
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What does Oswald represent in this scene?
Justice
Blind loyalty
Wisdom
Compassion
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What emotion drives Regan’s decisions?
Love
Remorse
Fear
Jealousy
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What does Oswald claim he must do for Goneril?
Deliver her letter to Edmund
Find Lear
Spy on Regan
Kill Kent
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What does Regan’s treatment of Oswald reveal about her personality?
She is manipulative and controlling
She is honest and generous
She is naive and kind
She is humble and modest
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What tone dominates Regan’s speech in this scene?
Joy and humor
Calm and reason
Envy and suspicion
Grief and sorrow
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What does Regan offer Oswald as a reward for loyalty?
A gold chain
A position in her army
A title
A horse
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What does Regan call Goneril’s actions toward Edmund?
Brave and noble
Improper and shameful
Clever and strategic
Kind and loyal
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What is Regan’s attitude toward Oswald?
Fearful and submissive
Suspicious and manipulative
Respectful and kind
Affectionate and trusting
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What role does Oswald play between the sisters?
Healer and adviser
Messenger and manipulator
Servant and spy
Warrior and defender
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Where does Act 4 Scene 5 take place?
At the French camp
On the heath
At Dover cliffs
At Gloucester’s castle
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What is the tone of the closing exchange between Regan and Oswald?
Tense and calculating
Loving and tender
Mournful and tragic
Humorous and ironic
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What does Regan accuse Goneril of in this scene?
Being unfaithful to Albany
Helping Lear escape
Lying to Edmund
Plotting with Kent
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What does Regan want Oswald to do with Gloucester?
Deliver him to Edmund
Spare him
Hide him
Kill him
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How does this scene advance the plot?
It resolves Lear’s storyline
It intensifies the rivalry between Goneril and Regan
It unites the sisters against Cordelia
It introduces a peace agreement
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What does Regan think Edmund will do regarding Goneril’s affection?
Seek alliance with Albany
Be swayed by her flattery
Remain faithful to Regan
Reject her completely
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What theme does this scene primarily explore?
Wisdom and age
Jealousy and rivalry
Loyalty and forgiveness
Courage and sacrifice
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Why does Regan believe Gloucester should die?
He spied for Cordelia
He betrayed her father and aided Lear
He disobeyed her orders
He insulted Edmund
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How does Shakespeare portray Regan’s character in this scene?
Compassionate and loyal
Jealous and ruthless
Wise and forgiving
Weak and fearful
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How does Regan try to convince Oswald to stay?
She offers him gold
She promises him favor with Edmund
She threatens him
She pleads emotionally
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How does the dialogue in this scene reveal power dynamics?
Oswald asserts control
They share authority equally
Regan dominates through manipulation
Both act submissively
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What does Regan say about Gloucester’s current state?
He fled to France
He lives and wanders blind
He is imprisoned by Albany
He has been executed
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