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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. 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) Reward his youngest daughter with the lands.
(d) Choose one of his daughters to be Queen.

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

3. During the first scene of Act 3, what are the armies of France ready to do?
(a) Support Albany.
(b) Support Lear.
(c) Invade England.
(d) Protect France.

4. Curan holds what position in society?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Gentleman.
(c) Officer.
(d) Courtier.

5. If Edmund cannot get his brother disinherited, how much of his father's inheritance will Edmund inherit?
(a) One-third.
(b) One-fourth.
(c) Half.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Gloucester's illegitimate son?

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

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

4. Gloucester tells Edmund there has been a falling out between which two dukes?

5. Where does Act 3, Scene 3 take place?

(see the answer key)

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