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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. Who delivers King Lear's letter to his other daughter, while the King is at Goneril's?
(a) A knight.
(b) The Fool.
(c) Kent.
(d) Oswald.

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. Which character does the line "when old fools are babes again" refer to?
(a) King Lear.
(b) King of France.
(c) The Fool.
(d) Duke of Albany.

4. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar cover his face with?
(a) Leaves.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Sand.
(d) Mud.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where is King Lear going to go when he leaves Goneril's house?

4. What is the name Edgar uses in place of his own?

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

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