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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. Goneril and Regan believe that the King's banishment of the man who defended Cordelia against being disinherited was what?
(a) Hasty.
(b) Sound.
(c) Rash.
(d) Logical.

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

3. What sound precedes the King's entrance into a scene?
(a) Hoofbeats.
(b) Horns.
(c) Footfalls.
(d) A herald's announcement.

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

5. 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) Marry her to someone she doesn't like.
(b) Turn against her.
(c) Love her.
(d) Send her away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the person who stands up for Cordelia when her father disinherits her?

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

3. What event caused the Fool to pine away?

4. The paper Edmund has, which he is going to show to Gloucester as proof of his brother's treachery, says that the older generation should do what with their riches?

5. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, how does she command her servants to treat the King and his people?

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