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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While they are walking to the hovel, the Fool utters a prophecy that says what?
(a) England will once again be Lear's.
(b) England will be divided.
(c) England is in confusion.
(d) England is going to be conquered by France.

2. To whom is Gloucester loyal?
(a) The King.
(b) Himself.
(c) Duke of Albany.
(d) Duke of Cornwall.

3. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar cover his face with?
(a) Mud.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Sand.

4. Lear says that the weather is not unkind in its actions of a storm because why?
(a) It has no reason to be obligated to him.
(b) It simply acts as nature will.
(c) It has reason to be stormy.
(d) It doesn't need any man to be a storm.

5. Lear states that Edgar is the natural man, after his ravings, because of what?
(a) Edgar is letting his own mind run free.
(b) Edgar is unburdened by heartache.
(c) Edgar is mad.
(d) Edgar owes nobody anything.

6. When Lear bemoans his treatment at Goneril's house, what does Regan say?
(a) Regan defends Goneril.
(b) Regan agrees with Lear.
(c) Regan doesn't say anything.
(d) Regan says that she will be different.

7. While Kent warns the gentleman of the coming conflict between Albany and Cornwall, what are the spies of France doing?
(a) Sabotage.
(b) Gathering information.
(c) Sowing discord.
(d) Causing trouble.

8. What are the rumors that Curan tells Edmund?
(a) Rumors of war between Lear and the Duke of Albany.
(b) Rumors of war between the Duke of Cornwall and the Duke of Albany.
(c) Rumors of war between Fance and England.
(d) Rumors of war between Lear and Burgundy.

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

10. Edgar hides in what location to escape his pursuers?
(a) A hollow of a tree.
(b) In tree branches.
(c) An abandoned shack.
(d) Under a bush.

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

12. Who says, "Here's a night pities neither wise man nor fool"?
(a) The Fool.
(b) The King.
(c) Gloucester.
(d) Kent.

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

14. Gloucester tells Edmund to say what if someone asks about Gloucester?
(a) That Gloucester is away.
(b) That Gloucester is not home.
(c) That Gloucester is sick.
(d) That Gloucester is out of town.

15. Who calls the hovel haunted?
(a) Kent.
(b) The Fool.
(c) Edgar.
(d) The King.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edmund have that is supposedly from his brother?

2. What do Regan and Goneril believe is affecting the King's mind?

3. Instead of calling Edgar mad, Lear gives him what title?

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

5. What does Oswald say after Kent draws his sword?

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