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Why does Edmund view the rumors of coming war brought to him by Curran positively?
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He has reason to dislike Albany and wants Cornwall to defeat him
He sees it as an opportunity to further his schemes
He thinks it will give him the chance to win Regan's love
All of the above
What does Edmund do to make the pretend fight with Edgar seem more real?
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He breaks furniture in the room
He pretends to be injured
He calls for help loudly
He wounds himself in the arm
After the encounter between Edmund and Edgar, what does Gloucester decide about his sons?
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He disowns Edgar and makes Edmund his heir
He decides to divide his property equally between them
He forgives both sons and wants them to reconcile
He banishes both sons from his estate
What is ironic about Cornwall's praise that, in exposing Edgar, Edmund has "shown [his] father a childlike office"?
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Edmund has actually just tricked Gloucester and framed Edgar
Neither Cornwall nor his wife Regan show care for Regan's father Lear
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
How does Gloucester respond to Regan and Cornwall's request for advice?
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He agrees to help and provide his counsel
He refuses to get involved in their family matters
He accuses them of mistreating Lear
He says that with his own family issues he shouldn't be advising anyone about theirs
