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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Edmund's legitimate brother?
(a) Ethan.
(b) Eric.
(c) Edward.
(d) Edgar.

2. Oswald is what relation to Goneril?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her steward.
(c) Her son.
(d) Her cousin.

3. How many suitors does Cordelia have when the King tells them that she will have no dowry?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

4. Why does Edmund want his legitimate brother disinherited?
(a) So that Edmund can sell off all the land.
(b) So that Edmund can live as a nobleman.
(c) So that Edmund can inherit everything.
(d) So that Edmund can have all their father's attention.

5. Which man marries Cordelia even though she doesn't have a dowry?
(a) The Lord of Burgundy.
(b) The King of France.
(c) The Earl of Gloucester.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

1. The paper Edmund has, which he is going to show to Gloucester as proof of his brother's treachery, says that the older generation should do what with their riches?

2. When Cordelia refuses to profess her undying love for her father (the King), what does her father do?

3. How many of King Lear's daughters are married?

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

5. Who is Goneril's husband?

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