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

2. King Lear has brought how many servants and knights to stay with Goneril?
(a) Three hundred.
(b) Two hundred.
(c) One hundred.
(d) Four hundred.

3. Edmund cuts his arm with what weapon after he and Edgar pretend to fight?
(a) An arrow.
(b) A dagger.
(c) A sword.
(d) A knife.

4. Regan and Goneril tell Lear that he is what type of a man?
(a) Selfish.
(b) Mad.
(c) Old.
(d) Crazy.

5. Who is Gloucester's illegitimate son?
(a) Ethan.
(b) Eric.
(c) Edmund.
(d) Edward.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Oswald and Kent meet in front of what structure?

3. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, she complains that his knights are doing what?

4. Why does Edmund want his legitimate brother disinherited?

5. In Act I, Scene 3, what are the names of the characters who speak?

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