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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 says: "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is / To have a thankless child"
(a) The Fool.
(b) King Lear.
(c) The Duke of Burgundy.
(d) Goneril.

2. Gloucester, when mentioning the effect of the stars and planets on relationships, says that these effects have caused King Lear to do what to Cordelia?
(a) Send her away.
(b) Turn against her.
(c) Love her.
(d) Marry her to someone she doesn't like.

3. The Fool calls King Lear a fool for doing what?
(a) Searching for the Fool.
(b) Leaving his palace.
(c) Hitting Oswald.
(d) Giving away his lands.

4. Kent comes to King Lear in disguise and offers his services in what position?
(a) A servant.
(b) A nobleman.
(c) An advisor.
(d) A fighter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Gloucester's illegitimate son?

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

3. What did Goneril's gentleman do that causes King Lear to strike him?

4. Who is Edmund's father?

5. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, she complains that his knights are doing what?

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