King Lear: Act 2 Scene 1 - Summary

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Why does Edmund ask Edgar to raise his sword against him?

To stage a struggle between him and Edgar
To spar and train
To practice a scene in a play
To show off his skills in swordplay
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Why is Edmund’s arm bleeding in this scene?

He received a cut from Edgar while fighting him
He cut himself to frame Edgar and impress his father
He accidentally opened up an old wound
He fell and cut himself
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How does Cornwall commend Edmund?

For being cunning
For being tall
For being young
For being brave and virtuous
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Whom does Gloucester call his “loyal and natural boy”?

Edgar
Conwall
Edmund
Lear
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