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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Edmund going to do in order to assure Gloucester that his brother's intent isn't to hurt Gloucester?
(a) Send someone to spy on Edgar.
(b) Talk with Edgar and report to Gloucester.
(c) Talk with Edgar so that Gloucester can hear them.
(d) Write a letter asking Edgar what his intent is.

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

3. What is the name of the person who stands up for Cordelia when her father disinherits her?
(a) Kent.
(b) Albany.
(c) Gloucester.
(d) Burgundy.

4. What room in the house does Act I, Scene 4 take place?
(a) The ballroom.
(b) The hall.
(c) The dining room.
(d) The entrance.

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

6. Where does Act 3, Scene 3 take place?
(a) Gloucester's stable.
(b) Gloucester's castle.
(c) Gloucester's courtyard.
(d) Gloucester's hall.

7. Where is King Lear going to go when he leaves Goneril's house?
(a) His palace.
(b) His summer home.
(c) France.
(d) Regan's house.

8. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar do to his hair?
(a) He knots it.
(b) He rubs mud in it.
(c) He shaves it all off.
(d) He cuts it.

9. How does Edmund characterize the belief that people having in the stars and planets ruling their lives?
(a) As truth.
(b) As preposterous.
(c) As superstitious.
(d) As genuine.

10. Who does Lear say should feel obligation to him?
(a) His daughters.
(b) His kingdom.
(c) His son-in-laws.
(d) His servants.

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

12. Kent tells the gentleman of a coming conflict between Albany and Cornwall and asks the gentleman to take the report to where?
(a) London.
(b) France.
(c) Dover.
(d) Camelot.

13. When Cordelia refuses to profess her undying love for her father (the King), what does her father do?
(a) Her father takes back the jewels.
(b) Her father hits her.
(c) Her father yells at her.
(d) Her father disowns her.

14. What is the name of Edmund's legitimate brother?
(a) Edward.
(b) Ethan.
(c) Edgar.
(d) Eric.

15. King Lear is trying to find his fool who has been missing for how long?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two days.
(d) Three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Oswald and Kent meet in front of what structure?

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

3. Who is the protagonist in the play?

4. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar cover his face with?

5. Gloucester blames the effects of what for affecting relationships?

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