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King Lear

by William Shakespeare

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King Lear Overview Quiz

With questions on Cordelia, Goneril, Regan, and the division of their father's kingdom, eNotes' King Lear Overview Quiz is the perfect study tool to prepare for your next test or essay. Quiz yourself on one of Shakespeare's finest tragedies below!

  1. Who has Kent put in stocks?

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  2. How does Lear intend to divide his kingdom between his daughters?

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  3. Who is Gloucester's illegitimate son?

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  4. How does Cordelia meet her end?

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  5. To which goddess is Edmund bound?

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  6. Who is sent into exile?

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  7. Who carries out Goneril's evil schemes?

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  8. How does Edgar disguise himself?

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  9. How is Gloucester punished?

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  10. What country is Lear king of?

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