King Lear

King Lear

by

William Shakespeare

King Lear: Act 5, scene 1 Quiz 4 questions

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How can the British army led by Edmund, Regan, Goneril, and Albany be best described?
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Unified by its opposition to the invading French
Focused on its duty to protect Britain
Split by internal dissent and rivalry
All of the above
What does Goneril remark to herself regarding the battle against the French and her relationship with Edmund?
2 of 4
She hopes to win the battle and marry Edmund
She is worried about Edmund's safety in the battle
She thinks the battle will prove her loyalty to Edmund
She would rather lose the battle than lose Edmund
What does the disguised Edgar ask Albany to do before the battle?
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Confront Goneril and Edmund
Read the letter he gave him
Have a herald sound a trumpet
Join forces with the French
What do Edmund's musings before the battle about his plans if the British win reveal about him?
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He is entirely selfish and opportunistic
He is motivated entirely by the desire for revenge
He seeks the downfall of the current political order
All of the above