King Lear

King Lear

by

William Shakespeare

King Lear: Act 3, scene 7 Quiz 6 questions

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What does Cornwall and Regan's decision to turn on their host Gloucester emphasize?
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The importance of loyalty in times of war
Gloucester's betrayal of those whom he should serve
The growing power of Regan at the expense of Goneril
The destruction of custom and order in Britain
How does Regan particularly insult Gloucester immediately after accusing him of being a traitor?
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She puts him in the stocks outside his own castle
She describes him as a bear in a bear-baiting show
She plucks a hair from his white beard
She slaps him across the face
What does the brutal act of Cornwall pulling out Gloucester's eyes signify?
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Cornwall's final descent into tyranny
Gloucester becoming a literal symbol of blindness
The strength of Regan's growing authority across England
All of the above
Who does Gloucester call out to for help after being blinded?
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Edmund
Edgar
Lear
Regan
What is ironic about Regan revealing to Gloucester that Edmund hates him after Gloucester has been blinded?
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Gloucester comes to see the truth only after losing his sight
Edmund has begun to deeply regret his betrayal of his father
Edmund will end up turning on Regan because of the cruelty she is flaunting
All of the above
How do the servants react to Cornwall and Regan's actions towards Gloucester?
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They are amused and follow Cornwall and Regan's orders
They are appalled and secretly help Gloucester
They are shocked and refuse to follow their orders
They remain indifferent and follow orders because they have no choice