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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. The paper Edmund has, which he is going to show to Gloucester as proof of his brother's treachery, says that the older generation should do what with their riches?
(a) Give them to the poor.
(b) Give them to the younger men.
(c) Use them to benefit their children.
(d) Hold onto them.

2. Before leaving Goneril's house, what does the Fool warn King Lear about?
(a) Not treating people better.
(b) To not let Goneril be mad at him.
(c) Not to leave Goneril's in haste.
(d) Not to expect better treatment by his other daughter.

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

4. Why does Edmund want his legitimate brother disinherited?
(a) So that Edmund can live as a nobleman.
(b) So that Edmund can sell off all the land.
(c) So that Edmund can have all their father's attention.
(d) So that Edmund can inherit everything.

5. Who says: "Thou shouldst not have been old till thou hadst been wise"
(a) King Lear.
(b) Regan.
(c) The Fool.
(d) Goneril.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who delivers King Lear's letter to his other daughter, while the King is at Goneril's?

2. When Edmund tells his brother that his father is horribly angry with him, what does Edmund advise his brother to do?

3. Gloucester blames the effects of what for affecting relationships?

4. Where does Act I, Scene 3 take place?

5. Where does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?

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