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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Goneril's goal is to have King Lear go and stay with whom, rather than stay at her house?
(a) Her sister's house.
(b) His summer palace.
(c) Her brother's house.
(d) His palace.

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

3. King Lear has brought how many servants and knights to stay with Goneril?
(a) One hundred.
(b) Four hundred.
(c) Two hundred.
(d) Three hundred.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did Goneril's gentleman do that causes King Lear to strike him?

4. When Lear bemoans his treatment at Goneril's house, what does Regan say?

5. What are the rumors that Curan tells Edmund?

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