Edgar gives Albany which letter? | The one he took from Oswald’s body. |
When Lear dies, who is now in charge of the kingdom? | Kent and Edgar |
How does Gloucester die? | After hearing the news of ‘Poor Tom’s’ real identity, his heart cannot take the shock and gives out. |
How does Goneril die? | She commits suicide by stabbing/cutting herself. |
How does Regan die? | She is poisoned by her sister, Goneril. |
To which sister has Edmund sworn his love? | Neither, he weighs the pros and cons of each sister, but never chooses. |
Where is Gloucester while the battle is going on? | Hidden under a tree, where Edgar placed him. |
Before he dies, what does Edmund try to do to make things right? | Tells the others that he sent an order to kill Lear and Cordelia, and they must be saved. |
Who delivers Goneril’s letter (meant for Edmund) to Albany? | Edgar |
What is the final death count by the end of the play? | If you count the Fool, 11; if you do not count the fool, 10. |
How does Cordelia die? | She is hanged, as ordered by Edmund. |
Who wins the battle? Who is taken prisoner? | Edmund/Cornwall/Albany’s troops; Lear and Cordelia as prisoners. |
What was the signal for Edgar to come fight Edmund? | A trumpet sounded; herald announcement. |
What token does Edmund send with his order to save Cordelia and Lear? | His sword. |
What crime are Edmund and Goneril accused of by Albany? | Capitol treason. |
What is Lear’s attitude about going to prison with Cordelia? | He’s almost happy about it; plans to sing together and make the most of the situation. |
Does Kent accept his position as co-ruler of Britain at the end of the play? | No, he claims he is going to die soon. |
What does Regan question Edmund about at the beginning of scene 1? | If he is in love with Goneril. |
While Edmund plans to kill Lear and Cordelia, what does Albany have planned for them? | A fair trial; pardon; reinstatement of the king. |
Why does the captain carry out Edmund’s order to kill Lear and Cordelia? | Jobs are hard to come by; he thinks it’s better than being a common laborer. |
When Edmund tries to overrule Albany in his decision to pardon Lear and Cordelia, what does Albany say? | He considers Edmund beneath him, not his equal. |
The first clue to revealing that Goneril poisons Regan is when Goneril says what? | If Regan is not sick, she’ll never trust drugs again. |
How does Edmund die? | He is killed by Edgar in a dual. |
What happened to the soldier that hung Cordelia? | Lear killed him. |
How does Lear die? | After finding out all his children are dead, his heart gives out, just like Gloucester’s. |
King Lear Act 5 Multiple Choice Review
July 23, 2019