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

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

3. What event caused the Fool to pine away?
(a) Cordelia not professing her love for the King.
(b) The King going to Goneril's home.
(c) Cordelia leaving for France.
(d) The King leaving his palace.

4. According to Goneril, while King Lear is staying with her, how often does King Lear wrong her?
(a) During the day with the demands of his followers.
(b) Day and night and every hour.
(c) At least once an hour.
(d) At mealtimes with his demands.

5. Who says: "Thou shouldst not have been old till thou hadst been wise"
(a) Goneril.
(b) Regan.
(c) The Fool.
(d) King Lear.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Curan holds what position in society?

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

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

5. Why does Edmund want his legitimate brother disinherited?

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