king Lear act 2 scene 2

What is Kent's primary motivation for confronting Oswald in the scene?

• A) To defend Goneril's honor

• B) To uphold respect for King Lear

• C) To seek revenge on Cornwall

• D) To protect Gloucester from humiliation

How does Oswald react to Kent's aggression?

• A) He fights back with his own sword

• B) He immediately recognizes Kent

• C) He calls for help

• D) He remains indifferent and dismissive

What does Cornwall's reaction to Kent's insults reveal about his character?

• A) He values loyalty above all else

• B) He is easily provoked and authoritarian

• C) He is indifferent to the conflict

• D) He seeks to mediate between the two

What is the significance of Kent being put in the stocks?

• A) It is a form of punishment that reflects his loyalty

• B) It symbolizes his defeat in the power struggle

• C) It demonstrates the authority of Cornwall and Regan

• D) All of the above

Regan's suggestion to extend Kent's punishment to the night serves to illustrate what theme?

• A) The importance of mercy in leadership

• B) The cruelty of power and authority

• C) The value of friendship and loyalty

• D) The inevitability of fate

What does Gloucester's attempt to intervene in Kent's punishment suggest about his character?

• A) He is a coward who avoids conflict

• B) He is loyal to King Lear and values justice

• C) He is manipulative and self-serving

• D) He is indifferent to the struggles of others

Why does Kent choose to "sleep it off" rather than seek immediate release?

• A) He is resigned to his fate

• B) He wants to avoid further conflict

• C) He is physically exhausted from the fight

• D) He believes he will be freed soon

What does Kent's disguise as Caius signify in the context of the play?

• A) His desire to escape punishment

• B) The theme of identity and deception

• C) His betrayal to King Lear

• D) His ambition to gain power

What information does Kent reveal to the audience at the end of the scene?

• A) He has a plan to overthrow Cornwall

• B) Cordelia is in France and plans to help Lear

• C) He intends to confront Regan next

• D) He has lost all hope for Lear's future

How does the scene reflect the broader themes of loyalty and betrayal in King Lear?

• A) It shows how loyalty can lead to punishment

• B) It highlights the consequences of betrayal among family

• C) It emphasizes the struggle for power and respect

• D) All of the above