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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who states that Goneril is a better soldier than Albany?
(a) Cornwall.
(b) Oswald.
(c) Edmund.
(d) A soldier.

3. Which man marries Cordelia even though she doesn't have a dowry?
(a) The Lord of Burgundy.
(b) The King of France.
(c) No one.
(d) The Earl of Gloucester.

4. Kent repeatedly calls Oswald by what name?
(a) Slave.
(b) Knave.
(c) Pig.
(d) Rat.

5. Cordelia enters Act 4, Scene 4 with what instruments sounding?
(a) Trumpets.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Drums.
(d) Horns.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Goneril, while King Lear is staying with her, how often does King Lear wrong her?

2. In order to escape detection, Edgar decides to disguise himself as what?

3. Who brings Cornwall the news that Gloucester has taken the King to Dover?

4. Cornwall says that Edmund will find a better what with Cornwall than with Gloucester?

5. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, she complains that his knights are doing what?

(see the answer key)

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