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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lear bemoans his treatment at Goneril's house, what does Regan say?

2. Who is Edmund's father?

3. The Fool calls King Lear a fool for doing what?

4. Gloucester tells Edmund there has been a falling out between which two dukes?

5. What event caused the Fool to pine away?

Short Essay Questions

1. Instead of explaining why he attacked Oswald, what does Kent say?

2. How are Kent's actions in relation to Oswald similar to Cordelia's actions in relation to Lear?

3. What are some of the steps Edgar takes to disguise himself?

4. When Edgar leaves Edmund at the end of Act I, Scene II, why does Edmund laugh?

5. What does the letter Edmund has, that is supposedly from Edgar, say?

6. The Fools says who will whip him and for what?

7. When Lear arrives at Regan's castle, what is one of the actions Regan takes to show that she is selfish?

8. The Fool's ambiguous statements while he and Lear are wandering in the storm imply that the Fool thinks Lear is what?

9. What information does Kent want the gentleman to take to Dover?

10. How does Edmund incite his father into a rage against Edgar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, how does King Lear move toward a greater knowledge of the world and himself through his actions and experiences? Please use examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

One of the first things that King Lear does is give up his kingdom. The end result is chaos for England. Using examples from the play, discuss whether you think this was a mistake by King Lear and how the play shows whether this was a mistake by King Lear or not.

Essay Topic 3

What role does nature play in King Lear? Support your answer with examples from the text.

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