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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first scene, an attendant is carrying a small crown meant for whom?
(a) Goneril.
(b) Cordelia.
(c) The Queen.
(d) Regan.

2. What did Oswald's letter from Goneril cause Regan and Cornwall to do?
(a) Go hunting for food.
(b) Leave for the King's castle.
(c) Immediately depart.
(d) Stay and clean.

3. Where does Act 1, Scene 5 take place?
(a) In the court before the Duke of Albany's palace.
(b) In the upstairs of the Duke of Albany's palace.
(c) In the stable of the Duke of Albany's palace.
(d) In the hall of the Duke of Albany's palace.

4. Who is Edmund's father?
(a) King Lear.
(b) Kent.
(c) Burgundy.
(d) Gloucester.

5. By what title does Oswald refer to Goneril as in Act I, Scene 3?
(a) Lady.
(b) Madam.
(c) Duchess.
(d) Princess.

Short Answer Questions

1. Instead of referring to the King by his title, what does Oswald call the king?

2. How many of King Lear's daughters are married?

3. King Lear has brought how many servants and knights to stay with Goneril?

4. How much love does Cordelia say she will give her husband?

5. Who are the three speakers in Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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