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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. How many daughters does King Lear have?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

2. Regan and Goneril tell Lear that he is what type of a man?
(a) Old.
(b) Crazy.
(c) Selfish.
(d) Mad.

3. The Fool calls King Lear a fool for doing what?
(a) Hitting Oswald.
(b) Giving away his lands.
(c) Leaving his palace.
(d) Searching for the Fool.

4. In order to escape detection, Edgar decides to disguise himself as what?
(a) A farmer.
(b) A madman.
(c) A servant.
(d) A carpenter.

5. Before leaving Goneril's house, what does the Fool warn King Lear about?
(a) Not to expect better treatment by his other daughter.
(b) Not treating people better.
(c) Not to leave Goneril's in haste.
(d) To not let Goneril be mad at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Act I, Scene 3 take place?

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

3. Edmund tells his brother that he fears someone has turned Gloucester against him and then tells his brother to do what?

4. 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?

5. What is the name Edgar uses in place of his own?

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