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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. 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?
(a) Use them to benefit their children.
(b) Hold onto them.
(c) Give them to the poor.
(d) Give them to the younger men.

2. 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.

3. Kent comes to King Lear in disguise and offers his services in what position?
(a) A fighter.
(b) A nobleman.
(c) A servant.
(d) An advisor.

4. Gloucester blames the effects of what for affecting relationships?
(a) The planets.
(b) The moon.
(c) The stars.
(d) The eclipses.

5. King Lear is trying to find his fool who has been missing for how long?
(a) Two days.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Three days.
(d) Three weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Edmund's legitimate brother?

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

3. Which man marries Cordelia even though she doesn't have a dowry?

4. Why does Edmund want his legitimate brother disinherited?

5. Oswald is what relation to Goneril?

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