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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. Before leaving Goneril's house, what does the Fool warn King Lear about?
(a) Not to expect better treatment by his other daughter.
(b) Not to leave Goneril's in haste.
(c) Not treating people better.
(d) To not let Goneril be mad at him.

2. When Kent says: "but you have that in your countenance which I would fain call master," what quality is he referring to?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Royalty.
(d) Authority.

3. When King Lear announces that he is retiring, what does he want to do with his lands?
(a) Reward his youngest daughter with the lands.
(b) Choose one of his daughters to be Queen.
(c) Divide them equally amongst his daughters.
(d) Give them equally to his son-in-laws.

4. Where does Act I, Scene 3 take place?
(a) The King's palace.
(b) The Duke of Burgundy's palace.
(c) The Duke of Albany's palace.
(d) Goneril's summer home.

5. 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) Interfering with her household.
(d) Taking up too much space.

Short Answer Questions

1. Goneril and Regan believe that the King's banishment of the man who defended Cordelia against being disinherited was what?

2. Where is King Lear going to go when he leaves Goneril's house?

3. What room in the house does Act I, Scene 4 take place?

4. What are the rumors that Curan tells Edmund?

5. Oswald is what relation to Goneril?

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