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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. When Cordelia refuses to profess her undying love for her father (the King), what does her father do?
(a) Her father hits her.
(b) Her father takes back the jewels.
(c) Her father yells at her.
(d) Her father disowns her.

2. Which man marries Cordelia even though she doesn't have a dowry?
(a) The Lord of Burgundy.
(b) No one.
(c) The King of France.
(d) The Earl of Gloucester.

3. Who is Goneril's husband?
(a) The Duke of France.
(b) The Duke of Albany.
(c) The Duke of Burgundy.
(d) The Duke of Kent.

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

5. King Lear is trying to find his fool who has been missing for how long?
(a) Three days.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Two days.
(d) Two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Edmund tells his brother that he fears someone has turned Gloucester against him and then tells his brother to do what?

2. What is Edmund going to do in order to assure Gloucester that his brother's intent isn't to hurt Gloucester?

3. What does Oswald say after Kent draws his sword?

4. Where is King Lear going to go when he leaves Goneril's house?

5. What punishment will King Lear's daughters give the Fool for speaking the truth?

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