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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 Lear sees Kent in the stocks, he asks Kent what question?
(a) He asks if Kent has slept.
(b) He asks if Kent hurt anyone.
(c) He asks if Kent likes being in the stocks.
(d) He asks if Kent is amusing himself.

2. A servant draws his sword on Cornwall because of what action?
(a) Because Cornwall gouged out one of Gloucester's eyes.
(b) Because Cornwall accused Gloucester of being a traitor.
(c) Because Cornwall stabbed Gloucester.
(d) Because Cornwall tied Gloucester to a chair.

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

4. Where does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?
(a) Goneril's castle.
(b) Gloucester's castle.
(c) Lear's castle.
(d) Albany's castle.

5. Where does Act 1, Scene 5 take place?
(a) In the upstairs of the Duke of Albany's palace.
(b) In the stable of the Duke of Albany's palace.
(c) In the hall of the Duke of Albany's palace.
(d) In the court before the Duke of Albany's palace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before leaving Goneril's house, what does the Fool warn King Lear about?

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

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

4. By what title does Oswald refer to Goneril as in Act I, Scene 3?

5. Who does Lear say should feel obligation to him?

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