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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) Be selfish.
(b) Get Gloucester's land.
(c) Gain more for himself.
(d) Get married to Cordelia.

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

3. Where does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?
(a) Gloucester's castle.
(b) Albany's castle.
(c) Goneril's castle.
(d) Lear's castle.

4. After Lear laments his ungrateful daughters, what begins?
(a) Snow.
(b) A storm.
(c) An earthquake.
(d) A hurricane.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Regan and Goneril tell Lear that he is what type of a man?

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

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

4. Edmund is going to betray Gloucester to whom?

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

(see the answer key)

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