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

2. Where does Act 3, Scene 3 take place?
(a) Gloucester's hall.
(b) Gloucester's courtyard.
(c) Gloucester's castle.
(d) Gloucester's stable.

3. What did Goneril's gentleman do that causes King Lear to strike him?
(a) Chiding the King.
(b) Chiding the Fool.
(c) Refusing one of the knight's requests.
(d) Entering a building before the King.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has to happen in order for Edgar to be reunited with his father?

2. By what title does Oswald refer to Goneril as in Act I, Scene 3?

3. To whom is Gloucester loyal?

4. Edmund is going to betray Gloucester in order to do what?

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

(see the answer key)

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