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

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

3. How many of King Lear's daughters are married?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

4. What punishment will King Lear give to the Fool for lying?
(a) Prison.
(b) A caning.
(c) Dismissal as Fool.
(d) A whipping.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What punishment will King Lear's daughters give the Fool for speaking the truth?

2. What event caused the Fool to pine away?

3. Goneril's goal is to have King Lear go and stay with whom, rather than stay at her house?

4. What sound precedes the King's entrance into a scene?

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

(see the answer key)

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