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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. Who is Goneril's husband?
(a) The Duke of France.
(b) The Duke of Burgundy.
(c) The Duke of Kent.
(d) The Duke of Albany.

2. What is the name of the person who stands up for Cordelia when her father disinherits her?
(a) Kent.
(b) Burgundy.
(c) Albany.
(d) Gloucester.

3. Which character does the line "when old fools are babes again" refer to?
(a) The Fool.
(b) King Lear.
(c) King of France.
(d) Duke of Albany.

4. When Cordelia refuses to profess her undying love for her father (the King), what does her father do?
(a) Her father takes back the jewels.
(b) Her father hits her.
(c) Her father yells at her.
(d) Her father disowns her.

5. Instead of referring to the King by his title, what does Oswald call the king?
(a) My lady's burden.
(b) My lady's father.
(c) My lady's responsibility.
(d) My lady's relation.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Goneril, while King Lear is staying with her, how often does King Lear wrong her?

2. In the first scene, an attendant is carrying a small crown meant for whom?

3. What do Regan and Goneril believe is affecting the King's mind?

4. By what title does Oswald refer to Goneril as in Act I, Scene 3?

5. Who is Edmund's father?

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