Shakespeare Today: King Lear - Act 3 Summary

What does Kent learn about the political situation in England?

• France is planning to attack.

• Spain is negotiating peace.

• Scotland is forming an alliance with England.

• Ireland is sending reinforcements.

Who does Edgar pretend to be while hiding in the cave?

• Kent

• King Lear

• Poor Tom

• The Fool

What does Gloucester offer to do for Lear during the storm?

• Give him food and shelter

• Help him find his daughters

• Take him to France

• Provide him with a horse

What false information does Edmund provide to Cornwall?

• That Lear has fled to Scotland

• That Edgar is a traitor

• That Gloucester is plotting with France

• That Kent is a spy

What punishment does Gloucester face for his alleged treachery?

• He is imprisoned.

• He is exiled.

• His eyes are gouged out.

• He is executed.