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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Regan and Goneril believe is affecting the King's mind?
(a) Tiredness.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Old age.
(d) Madness.

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

3. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, she complains that his knights are doing what?
(a) Eating too much food.
(b) Causing problems with the children.
(c) Taking up too much space.
(d) Interfering with her household.

4. Why does Edmund want his legitimate brother disinherited?
(a) So that Edmund can sell off all the land.
(b) So that Edmund can have all their father's attention.
(c) So that Edmund can live as a nobleman.
(d) So that Edmund can inherit everything.

5. Who is Gloucester's illegitimate son?
(a) Edmund.
(b) Edward.
(c) Eric.
(d) Ethan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Goneril's husband?

2. When Edmund tells his brother that his father is horribly angry with him, what does Edmund advise his brother to do?

3. How much love does Cordelia say she will give her husband?

4. If Edmund cannot get his brother disinherited, how much of his father's inheritance will Edmund inherit?

5. Kent comes to King Lear in disguise and offers his services in what position?

(see the answer key)

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