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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. What does Edmund have that is supposedly from his brother?
(a) A book.
(b) A letter.
(c) A seal.
(d) A ring.

2. When King Lear gets ready to depart Goneril's house, what is his method of travel?
(a) By foot.
(b) By carriage.
(c) By cart.
(d) On horseback.

3. Who is the protagonist in the play?
(a) Edmund.
(b) Duke of Cornwall.
(c) Gloucester.
(d) King Lear.

4. Who are the three speakers in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Edmund Curan, and Gloucester.
(b) Edmund, Curan, and Edgar.
(c) Gloucester, Edgar, and Edmund.
(d) Edgar Curan, and Gloucester.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the rumors that Curan tells Edmund?

2. Who says: "Thou shouldst not have been old till thou hadst been wise"

3. Goneril's goal is to have King Lear go and stay with whom, rather than stay at her house?

4. Edmund cuts his arm with what weapon after he and Edgar pretend to fight?

5. Oswald is what relation to Goneril?

(see the answer key)

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