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Shakespeare Today: King Lear - Act 4 Summary

Shakespeare Today: King Lear - Act 4 Summary

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Other

4th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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This video provides a summary of Act 4 of Shakespeare's King Lear. Edgar finds his father Gloucester, who is blind and suicidal, and leads him to Dover. Meanwhile, Goneril and Edmund plot against Albany, who has turned against Goneril. Cordelia learns of the chaos in England and Lear's shame. Regan is anxious about the advancing forces, and Edgar tricks Gloucester into thinking he survived a fall. Lear, in madness, is pursued by men sent by Cordelia. Edgar kills Oswald and discovers a plot by Goneril and Edmund. Finally, Lear reconciles with Cordelia.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Gloucester ask Edgar to do after they meet?

Lead him to Dover to meet Lear

Help him find Edmund

Take him to Regan's castle

Guide him to Dover to end his life

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Albany react to Goneril's treatment of Lear?

He supports her actions

He condemns her actions

He is indifferent

He is pleased

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What news does Cordelia receive at the French military camp?

Edmund has been captured

The kingdom is in turmoil

Her sisters have reconciled with Lear

Lear has regained his throne

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Edgar do to convince Gloucester he has survived a fall?

He takes him to a doctor

He shows him a letter from Goneril

He tells him they are still on the ground

He changes his voice and pretends to be a stranger

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Lear seek from Cordelia in the final section?

Her advice

Her forgiveness

Her blessing

Her support in battle

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