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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) Give them to the poor.
(c) Give them to the younger men.
(d) Hold onto them.

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

3. In Act I, Scene 3, what are the names of the characters who speak?
(a) King Lear and Goneril.
(b) King Lear and Oswald.
(c) Goneril and Oswald.
(d) Goneril, Oswald, and King Lear.

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

5. What event caused the Fool to pine away?
(a) The King going to Goneril's home.
(b) Cordelia not professing her love for the King.
(c) Cordelia leaving for France.
(d) The King leaving his palace.

Short Answer Questions

1. King Lear is trying to find his fool who has been missing for how long?

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. Who is Gloucester's illegitimate son?

5. Instead of referring to the King by his title, what does Oswald call the king?

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