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

2. Who is Edmund's father?
(a) Kent.
(b) King Lear.
(c) Gloucester.
(d) Burgundy.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edmund have that is supposedly from his brother?

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

3. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar do for clothing?

4. By what title does Oswald refer to Goneril as in Act I, Scene 3?

5. Edgar hides in what location to escape his pursuers?

(see the answer key)

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