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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Edmund cuts his arm with what weapon after he and Edgar pretend to fight?
(a) A knife.
(b) A dagger.
(c) An arrow.
(d) A sword.

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

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. Goneril thinks that Gloucester should suffer what punishment?
(a) He should be drawn and quartered.
(b) His skin should be removed.
(c) His eyes should be plucked out.
(d) His hands should be cut off.

5. What room in the house does Act I, Scene 4 take place?
(a) The dining room.
(b) The ballroom.
(c) The hall.
(d) The entrance.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Gloucester blames the effects of what for affecting relationships?

3. Where does Act 4, Scene 3 take place?

4. What event caused the Fool to pine away?

5. Where does Act 3, Scene 5 take place?

(see the answer key)

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