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

2. Who says: "Thou shouldst not have been old till thou hadst been wise"
(a) Goneril.
(b) The Fool.
(c) King Lear.
(d) Regan.

3. Kent tells the gentleman of a coming conflict between Albany and Cornwall and asks the gentleman to take the report to where?
(a) London.
(b) France.
(c) Dover.
(d) Camelot.

4. What do Regan and Goneril believe is affecting the King's mind?
(a) Tiredness.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Old age.
(d) Madness.

5. Who are the three speakers in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Edmund, Curan, and Edgar.
(b) Edmund Curan, and Gloucester.
(c) Gloucester, Edgar, and Edmund.
(d) Edgar Curan, and Gloucester.

Short Answer Questions

1. The paper Edmund has, which he is going to show to Gloucester as proof of his brother's treachery, says that the older generation should do what with their riches?

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

3. What are the rumors that Curan tells Edmund?

4. King Lear is trying to find his fool who has been missing for how long?

5. Gloucester blames the effects of what for affecting relationships?

(see the answer key)

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