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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first scene, an attendant is carrying a small crown meant for whom?
(a) Cordelia.
(b) Regan.
(c) Goneril.
(d) The Queen.

2. Who says, "I am a man / More sinned against than sinning" ?
(a) The Fool.
(b) Lear.
(c) Gloucester.
(d) Kent.

3. What punishment will King Lear's daughters give the Fool for speaking the truth?
(a) A whipping.
(b) Prison.
(c) A caning.
(d) Death.

4. Who does Lear say should feel obligation to him?
(a) His son-in-laws.
(b) His daughters.
(c) His servants.
(d) His kingdom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Curan holds what position in society?

2. What event caused the Fool to pine away?

3. The Fool calls King Lear a fool for doing what?

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

5. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, how does she command her servants to treat the King and his people?

(see the answer key)

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