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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Edmund is going to betray Gloucester in order to do what?
(a) Gain more for himself.
(b) Get married to Cordelia.
(c) Be selfish.
(d) Get Gloucester's land.

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

3. What are the rumors that Curan tells Edmund?
(a) Rumors of war between Lear and Burgundy.
(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 the Duke of Albany.

4. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar do for clothing?
(a) Doesn't wear anything.
(b) Uses his old, torn clothing.
(c) Uses only a blanket.
(d) Uses old rags.

5. Edmund cuts his arm with what weapon after he and Edgar pretend to fight?
(a) A sword.
(b) A dagger.
(c) An arrow.
(d) A knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. When King Lear announces that he is retiring, what does he want to do with his lands?

2. Regan and Goneril tell Lear that he is what type of a man?

3. When Lear bemoans his treatment at Goneril's house, what does Regan say?

4. Why does Edmund want his legitimate brother disinherited?

5. What does Kent give to the gentleman to show Cordelia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Goneril complains to Oswald about her father's behavior for what reason?

2. While King Lear stays with Goneril, what are his knights interfering with?

3. How does Edmund incite his father into a rage against Edgar?

4. What information does Kent want the gentleman to take to Dover?

5. Before Lear and his retinue depart for Regan's house, what does the Fool tell Lear?

6. What is ironic about Gloucester bemoaning that he was betrayed by his son?

7. What actions of the King does Gloucester fret about in Act I, Scene II?

8. When the Duke of Cornwall and Regan commiserate with Gloucester about his traitorous son, what do they suggest was the influence on Edgar?

9. How are Kent's actions in relation to Oswald similar to Cordelia's actions in relation to Lear?

10. When Edgar leaves Edmund at the end of Act I, Scene II, why does Edmund laugh?

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