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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. Edmund is going to betray Gloucester in order to do what?
(a) Gain more for himself.
(b) Be selfish.
(c) Get Gloucester's land.
(d) Get married to Cordelia.

2. To whom is Gloucester loyal?
(a) The King.
(b) Duke of Cornwall.
(c) Himself.
(d) Duke of Albany.

3. When Lear bemoans his treatment at Goneril's house, what does Regan say?
(a) Regan defends Goneril.
(b) Regan says that she will be different.
(c) Regan doesn't say anything.
(d) Regan agrees with Lear.

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

5. Gloucester tells Edmund to say what if someone asks about Gloucester?
(a) That Gloucester is not home.
(b) That Gloucester is away.
(c) That Gloucester is out of town.
(d) That Gloucester is sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Oswald's letter from Goneril cause Regan and Cornwall to do?

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

3. Goneril and Cornwall order Gloucester to do what if Lear returns to the castle?

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

5. Who tells Kent of a plot against the King?

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