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

2. King Lear is trying to find his fool who has been missing for how long?
(a) Two days.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Three days.

3. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar do to his hair?
(a) He knots it.
(b) He cuts it.
(c) He rubs mud in it.
(d) He shaves it all off.

4. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, how does she command her servants to treat the King and his people?
(a) Like royalty.
(b) Disrespectfully.
(c) Well.
(d) Poorly.

5. Where does Act I, Scene 3 take place?
(a) The Duke of Albany's palace.
(b) The Duke of Burgundy's palace.
(c) The King's palace.
(d) Goneril's summer home.

Short Answer Questions

1. The paper Edmund has, which he is going to show to Gloucester as proof of his brother's treachery, says that the older generation should do what with their riches?

2. Edgar hides in what location to escape his pursuers?

3. In order to escape detection, Edgar decides to disguise himself as what?

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

5. Kent repeatedly calls Oswald by what name?

(see the answer key)

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