King Lear

King Lear

by

William Shakespeare

King Lear: Act 4, scene 2 Quiz 4 questions

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How does Goneril violate the bonds of love and duty in her relationship with Albany?
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By showing loyalty to her sister instead
By refusing to communicate with Albany
By being unfaithful to him with Edmund
By ignoring his stated wishes
What does Albany call Goneril and Regan when he denounces them for mistreating their father?
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Snakes
Wolves
Vultures
Tigers
What is Goneril's main concern after hearing about Cornwall's death?
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Mourning the loss of her friend and her sister's husband
Worrying that Regan will seduce Edmund away from her
Preparing for an imminent attack from France
Focusing on how Cornwall's death opens up the path to total power for her
What does Albany vow after learning about Gloucester's actions and punishment at the hands of Edmund, Regan, and Cornwall?
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To thank Gloucester for his loyalty to Lear and seek revenge for his lost eyes
To confront and imprison Edmund no matter the cost
To abandon his pursuit of justice and focus on self-preservation
To join forces with Edmund to gain more power for himself