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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. Which character does the line "when old fools are babes again" refer to?
(a) Duke of Albany.
(b) King Lear.
(c) The Fool.
(d) King of France.

2. Oswald is what relation to Goneril?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her son.
(c) Her steward.
(d) Her cousin.

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

4. Where is King Lear going to go when he leaves Goneril's house?
(a) His summer home.
(b) Regan's house.
(c) His palace.
(d) France.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Edmund cuts his arm with what weapon after he and Edgar pretend to fight?

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

3. What event caused the Fool to pine away?

4. Who is Edmund's father?

5. What does Edmund have that is supposedly from his brother?

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