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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. By what title does Oswald refer to Goneril as in Act I, Scene 3?
(a) Princess.
(b) Duchess.
(c) Lady.
(d) Madam.

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

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the protagonist in the play?

2. In order to escape detection, Edgar decides to disguise himself as what?

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

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

5. Gloucester orders Edgar captured and killed because Gloucester thinks Edgar did what to Edmund?

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