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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Edmund tells his brother that his father is horribly angry with him, what does Edmund advise his brother to do?
(a) Leave England until Gloucester cools off.
(b) Write a letter to Gloucester to explain things.
(c) Go and talk to Gloucester to cool him off.
(d) Stay away from Gloucester until he cools off.

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

3. Kent comes to King Lear in disguise and offers his services in what position?
(a) An advisor.
(b) A nobleman.
(c) A fighter.
(d) A servant.

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

5. Who makes Lear sleep while they are in the farmhouse?
(a) Gloucester.
(b) Kent.
(c) Fortune.
(d) The Fool.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first scene, an attendant is carrying a small crown meant for whom?

2. What are the rumors that Curan tells Edmund?

3. Cornwall says that Gloucester's villainy may be the cause of who's villainy?

4. Who is Goneril's husband?

5. Who are the three speakers in Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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