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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. Gloucester blames the effects of what for affecting relationships?
(a) The moon.
(b) The stars.
(c) The eclipses.
(d) The planets.

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

3. When King Lear gets ready to depart Goneril's house, what is his method of travel?
(a) By carriage.
(b) By cart.
(c) On horseback.
(d) By foot.

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

5. Where does Act 1, Scene 5 take place?
(a) In the stable of the Duke of Albany's palace.
(b) In the hall of the Duke of Albany's palace.
(c) In the upstairs of the Duke of Albany's palace.
(d) In the court before the Duke of Albany's palace.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Edmund want his legitimate brother disinherited?

3. Who is the protagonist in the play?

4. Who is Edmund's father?

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?

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