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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 is the protagonist in the play?
(a) Edmund.
(b) King Lear.
(c) Gloucester.
(d) Duke of Cornwall.

2. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, she complains that his knights are doing what?
(a) Eating too much food.
(b) Causing problems with the children.
(c) Interfering with her household.
(d) Taking up too much space.

3. How much love does Cordelia say she will give her husband?
(a) None of her love.
(b) All her love.
(c) Some of her love.
(d) Half her love.

4. Which character does the line "when old fools are babes again" refer to?
(a) King of France.
(b) King Lear.
(c) Duke of Albany.
(d) The Fool.

5. When Lear bemoans his treatment at Goneril's house, what does Regan say?
(a) Regan defends Goneril.
(b) Regan agrees with Lear.
(c) Regan says that she will be different.
(d) Regan doesn't say anything.

Short Answer Questions

1. Curan holds what position in society?

2. How many suitors does Cordelia have when the King tells them that she will have no dowry?

3. When King Lear gets ready to depart Goneril's house, what is his method of travel?

4. By what title does Oswald refer to Goneril as in Act I, Scene 3?

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

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