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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cornwall says that Edmund will find a better what with Cornwall than with Gloucester?
(a) House.
(b) Life.
(c) Relationship.
(d) Father.

2. While Lear is in the storm, who is his only companion?
(a) The Fool.
(b) Kent.
(c) No one.
(d) Cordelia.

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

4. How many of King Lear's daughters are married?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

5. Curan holds what position in society?
(a) Officer.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Gentleman.
(d) Courtier.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Goneril thinks that Gloucester should suffer what punishment?

3. When Lear sees Kent in the stocks, he asks Kent what question?

4. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar do to his hair?

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

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