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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If Edmund cannot get his brother disinherited, how much of his father's inheritance will Edmund inherit?
(a) Half.
(b) None.
(c) One-fourth.
(d) One-third.

2. According to Goneril, while King Lear is staying with her, how often does King Lear wrong her?
(a) At mealtimes with his demands.
(b) During the day with the demands of his followers.
(c) At least once an hour.
(d) Day and night and every hour.

3. Who are the three speakers in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Edgar Curan, and Gloucester.
(b) Edmund Curan, and Gloucester.
(c) Gloucester, Edgar, and Edmund.
(d) Edmund, Curan, and Edgar.

4. What did Goneril's gentleman do that causes King Lear to strike him?
(a) Refusing one of the knight's requests.
(b) Entering a building before the King.
(c) Chiding the King.
(d) Chiding the Fool.

5. When King Lear announces that he is retiring, what does he want to do with his lands?
(a) Reward his youngest daughter with the lands.
(b) Give them equally to his son-in-laws.
(c) Divide them equally amongst his daughters.
(d) Choose one of his daughters to be Queen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What room in the house does Act I, Scene 4 take place?

2. Who is Gloucester's illegitimate son?

3. Edmund cuts his arm with what weapon after he and Edgar pretend to fight?

4. When King Lear gets ready to depart Goneril's house, what is his method of travel?

5. What punishment will King Lear's daughters give the Fool for speaking the truth?

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