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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Edmund tells his brother that his father is horribly angry with him, what does Edmund advise his brother to do?
(a) Stay away from Gloucester until he cools off.
(b) Write a letter to Gloucester to explain things.
(c) Go and talk to Gloucester to cool him off.
(d) Leave England until Gloucester cools off.

2. What are the rumors that Curan tells Edmund?
(a) Rumors of war between the Duke of Cornwall and the Duke of Albany.
(b) Rumors of war between Lear and Burgundy.
(c) Rumors of war between Lear and the Duke of Albany.
(d) Rumors of war between Fance and England.

3. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar do for clothing?
(a) Doesn't wear anything.
(b) Uses only a blanket.
(c) Uses old rags.
(d) Uses his old, torn clothing.

4. What is Edmund going to do in order to assure Gloucester that his brother's intent isn't to hurt Gloucester?
(a) Write a letter asking Edgar what his intent is.
(b) Send someone to spy on Edgar.
(c) Talk with Edgar so that Gloucester can hear them.
(d) Talk with Edgar and report to Gloucester.

5. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, she complains that his knights are doing what?
(a) Interfering with her household.
(b) Eating too much food.
(c) Taking up too much space.
(d) Causing problems with the children.

Short Answer Questions

1. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar cover his face with?

2. Why does Edmund want his legitimate brother disinherited?

3. Where does Act 1, Scene 5 take place?

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

5. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar do to his hair?

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