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KING LEAR FINAL REVIEW
Quiz by Tynia McKinzie
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Name Lear's daughters in order from oldest to youngest.Â
Name Goneril's husband
What important announcement does Lear make in his first speech?
Which of his daughters refuses to prove her love for Lear by flattering him?
Whom does Cordelia marry?
Who says ' My life I never held but as a pawn To wage against thy enemies, nor fear to lose it thy safety being the motive"
Which of Gloucester's sons is illegitimate?
Who wounds Edmund?
With whom does Kent argue and fight outside Gloucester's castle?
Why is Kent placed in the stocks?
Who defends Kent and tries to dissuade Cornwall from using the stocks?
Edgar assumes a disguise. By what name will he be known as.
What violent weather event begins at the end of ACT 2?
French forces have arrived at which English port?
What token does Kent send with his message to Cordelia to show that he is a friend?
What have Regan, Goneril, and Cornwall forbidden Gloucester to do
What does Lear call Poor Tom when he meets him?
With what physical evidence does Edmund betray Gloucester?
How does Cornwall reward Edmund for betraying his father?
Lear conducts a mock trial. Whom does he judge?
How is Gloucester punished by Cornwall and Regan for helping the King?
What terrible realization does Gloucester have after he is blinded?
At the start of ACT 4, Gloucester plans to kill himself. How does he intend to do this?
As ACT 4 progresses, there is a growing rivalry between Goneril and Regan. What are they competing over?
Lear’s behavior shows that he is insane. He has been seen singing in the fields wearing what on his head?
According to the doctor, what does Lear need to be restored to sanity?
 Why does Oswald try to kill Gloucester?
Who kills Oswald?
At the end of Act 4, who leads Cornwall’s army?
At the start of Act 5,what does Edgar give to Albany?
Of what crime does Albany accuse Edmund?
Who fights with and mortally wounds Edmund?
How does Gloucester die?
How does Regan die?
How does Goneril die?
How does Cordelia die?
Who was Caius?
How does Lear die?
Albany offers Kent a role in restoring and ruling the kingdom. Why does Kent refuse to accept this offer?
When Lear and Cordelia are reunited, what does Lear ask of Cordelia?