King Lear Quiz Questions | Quiz: Act 1, Scene 1 to Act 1, Scene 3

Quiz: Act 1, Scene 1 to Act 1, Scene 3

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What is the name of Edmund's legitimate brother?
a) Edgar.
b) Edward.
c) Eric.
d) Ethan.

2. Which man marries Cordelia even though she doesn't have a dowry?
a) No one.
b) The Earl of Gloucester.
c) The Lord of Burgundy.
d) The King of France.

3. Why does Edmund want his legitimate brother disinherited?
a) So that Edmund can inherit everything.
b) So that Edmund can sell off all the land.
c) So that Edmund can live as a nobleman.
d) So that Edmund can have all their father's attention.

4. Edmund tells his brother that he fears someone has turned Gloucester against him and then tells his brother...
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