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King Lear Act 5 Scene 1 Quiz
King Lear Act 5 Scene 1 Quiz
What tension exists between Albany and Edmund?
They are lifelong allies
Albany distrusts Edmund’s motives
They share Goneril’s ambitions
They compete for Cordelia’s favor
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Which two characters open the scene?
Kent and Oswald
Lear and Cordelia
Regan and Edmund
Albany and Edgar
None
What emotion does Goneril show toward Regan?
Admiration
Fear
Compassion
Jealousy
None
What mood dominates the scene’s end?
Suspense and deceit
Calm and resolution
Peace and reconciliation
Joy and victory
None
What does Albany condemn about the current conflict?
The moral corruption behind it
The pride of the nobles
The weakness of the French army
The cowardice of Edmund
None
What plan does Edmund reveal privately to the audience?
To betray both sisters
To kill Albany immediately
To side with France
To decide later which sister to marry
None
What does the letter from Goneril contain?
A confession of her crimes
A declaration of her love for Edmund
A plan to betray Regan
A request for Albany’s pardon
None
Who arrives to command the English forces?
Oswald
Albany
Edgar
Kent
None
Who arrives soon after Regan and Edmund speak?
Kent and Edgar
The Fool and Gloucester
Goneril and Albany
Cordelia and Lear
None
What does Goneril fear Regan might do?
Kill Albany
Expose her letter
Join Cordelia
Marry Edmund first
None
What theme is most evident in the sisters’ interaction?
Faith and justice
Loyalty and forgiveness
Jealousy and rivalry
Wisdom and restraint
None
Where does Act 5 Scene 1 take place?
At Gloucester’s castle
At the British camp near Dover
At Lear’s old palace
At Cordelia’s tent
None
Who enters disguised during this scene?
Edgar
Kent
Gloucester
The Fool
None
What theme is reinforced by Edmund’s duplicity?
The wisdom of age
The endurance of love
The corrupting power of ambition
The justice of the gods
None
What does Regan tell Edmund about the upcoming battle?
She will flee before it begins
She will command the left flank
She will surrender to France
She will stay close to him
None
How does Regan describe Goneril’s behavior?
Honest and loyal
Lewd and shameful
Noble and brave
Clever and cunning
None
What does Goneril say about her husband Albany?
He is too moral to act ruthlessly
He is a strong leader
He distrusts Edmund
He supports her fully
None
What does Regan want Edmund to do?
Marry her after the battle
Kill Albany
Flee to France
Avoid Goneril
None
What are Regan and Edmund discussing at the start?
Their alliance and Goneril’s jealousy
The fate of Lear
The death of Gloucester
The battle plans against France
None
Why is Regan suspicious of Goneril?
She suspects Goneril of aiding Lear
She fears Goneril plots with Albany
She knows Goneril loves Edmund
She believes Goneril supports France
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What does Goneril privately wish would happen to Albany?
That he would die in battle
That he would surrender
That he would forgive Lear
That he would make peace
None
What dramatic purpose does this scene serve?
It reveals Cordelia’s victory
It sets up the final battle and resolves loyalties
It reunites father and daughters
It ends Lear’s suffering
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What does Edgar deliver to Albany?
A plea for Lear’s freedom
A challenge from Regan
A message from France
A letter accusing Edmund of treason
None
What does Albany do with Edgar’s letter?
He destroys it
He hands it to Goneril
He keeps it to read later
He gives it to Edmund
None
What does Edmund decide after reading Goneril’s letter?
To stay loyal to Regan
To flee the battlefield
To play both sisters for his own gain
To expose Goneril’s schemes
None
What major theme is highlighted by Edmund’s scheming?
Loyalty and honor
Deception and ambition
Justice and redemption
Faith and morality
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What is Albany’s attitude toward the coming war?
He is eager for battle
He seeks personal revenge
He refuses to fight
He fights out of duty, not loyalty
None
Who delivers a letter to Edmund during this scene?
A soldier
Cordelia
Oswald
Regan
None
What secret understanding do Goneril and Edmund share?
Their hatred of Regan
Their romantic relationship
Their plan to save Lear
Their alliance with France
None
What does Albany demand before battle begins?
Marriage to Regan
Surrender from Cordelia
Justice for Lear and Gloucester
Execution of Edmund
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