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

2. 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.

3. Goneril and Regan believe that the King's banishment of the man who defended Cordelia against being disinherited was what?
(a) Logical.
(b) Sound.
(c) Rash.
(d) Hasty.

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

5. What punishment will King Lear's daughters give the Fool for speaking the truth?
(a) A whipping.
(b) Prison.
(c) Death.
(d) A caning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Act I, Scene 3 take place?

2. Gloucester blames the effects of what for affecting relationships?

3. When King Lear announces that he is retiring, what does he want to do with his lands?

4. How many daughters does King Lear have?

5. What event caused the Fool to pine away?

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