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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Kent ask to "turn thy wheel"?
(a) Daylight.
(b) Fortune.
(c) The sun.
(d) Hope.

2. Edmund tells his brother that he fears someone has turned Gloucester against him and then tells his brother to do what?
(a) Arm himself.
(b) Leave quickly.
(c) Issue a challenge.
(d) Find out who the informant is.

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

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

5. What are the rumors that Curan tells Edmund?
(a) Rumors of war between Fance and England.
(b) Rumors of war between the Duke of Cornwall and the Duke of Albany.
(c) Rumors of war between Lear and the Duke of Albany.
(d) Rumors of war between Lear and Burgundy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to escape detection, Edgar decides to disguise himself as what?

2. When Lear sees Kent in the stocks, he asks Kent what question?

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

4. Why does Edmund want his legitimate brother disinherited?

5. Edgar hides in what location to escape his pursuers?

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