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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. What is the name of Edmund's legitimate brother?
(a) Eric.
(b) Ethan.
(c) Edgar.
(d) Edward.

2. How much love does Cordelia say she will give her husband?
(a) Half her love.
(b) All her love.
(c) Some of her love.
(d) None of her love.

3. By what title does Oswald refer to Goneril as in Act I, Scene 3?
(a) Madam.
(b) Duchess.
(c) Princess.
(d) Lady.

4. 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 disowns her.
(c) Her father hits her.
(d) Her father takes back the jewels.

5. Who is Edmund's father?
(a) Gloucester.
(b) Burgundy.
(c) Kent.
(d) King Lear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Edmund going to do in order to assure Gloucester that his brother's intent isn't to hurt Gloucester?

2. When Kent says: "but you have that in your countenance which I would fain call master," what quality is he referring to?

3. Who is Gloucester's illegitimate son?

4. What punishment will King Lear give to the Fool for lying?

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

(see the answer key)

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