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

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

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

4. According to Goneril, while King Lear is staying with her, how often does King Lear wrong her?
(a) At mealtimes with his demands.
(b) During the day with the demands of his followers.
(c) Day and night and every hour.
(d) At least once an hour.

5. Gloucester, when mentioning the effect of the stars and planets on relationships, says that these effects have caused King Lear to do what to Cordelia?
(a) Send her away.
(b) Love her.
(c) Turn against her.
(d) Marry her to someone she doesn't like.

Short Answer Questions

1. King Lear has brought how many servants and knights to stay with Goneril?

2. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, how does she command her servants to treat the King and his people?

3. What did Goneril's gentleman do that causes King Lear to strike him?

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

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

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