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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. Where does Act 3, Scene 3 take place?
(a) Gloucester's castle.
(b) Gloucester's courtyard.
(c) Gloucester's hall.
(d) Gloucester's stable.

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

3. What punishment will King Lear give to the Fool for lying?
(a) A caning.
(b) Prison.
(c) Dismissal as Fool.
(d) A whipping.

4. The gentleman on the hearth tells Kent that Lear is doing what in the storm?
(a) Crying.
(b) Talking.
(c) Praying.
(d) Wandering.

5. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar do to his hair?
(a) He shaves it all off.
(b) He knots it.
(c) He cuts it.
(d) He rubs mud in it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "Here's a night pities neither wise man nor fool"?

2. Kent tells the gentleman of a coming conflict between Albany and Cornwall and asks the gentleman to take the report to where?

3. What is the name of Edmund's legitimate brother?

4. While Kent warns the gentleman of the coming conflict between Albany and Cornwall, what are the spies of France doing?

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

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