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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When King Lear gets ready to depart Goneril's house, what is his method of travel?
(a) By carriage.
(b) By foot.
(c) On horseback.
(d) By cart.

2. Which character does the line "when old fools are babes again" refer to?
(a) King of France.
(b) The Fool.
(c) Duke of Albany.
(d) King Lear.

3. What is the name of the person who stands up for Cordelia when her father disinherits her?
(a) Kent.
(b) Gloucester.
(c) Burgundy.
(d) Albany.

4. Edmund is going to betray Gloucester to whom?
(a) The Earl.
(b) The King.
(c) The knights.
(d) The Duke.

5. Goneril and Regan believe that the King's banishment of the man who defended Cordelia against being disinherited was what?
(a) Logical.
(b) Sound.
(c) Hasty.
(d) Rash.

Short Answer Questions

1. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar cover his face with?

2. Gloucester tells Edmund there has been a falling out between which two dukes?

3. What punishment will King Lear give to the Fool for lying?

4. The Fool calls King Lear a fool for doing what?

5. Who protests punishing Kent without the King's consent?

(see the answer key)

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