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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Goneril's gentleman do that causes King Lear to strike him?
(a) Chiding the King.
(b) Refusing one of the knight's requests.
(c) Chiding the Fool.
(d) Entering a building before the King.

2. Oswald is what relation to Goneril?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her steward.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) Her son.

3. Before leaving Goneril's house, what does the Fool warn King Lear about?
(a) Not to leave Goneril's in haste.
(b) Not treating people better.
(c) Not to expect better treatment by his other daughter.
(d) To not let Goneril be mad at him.

4. Where does Act I, Scene 3 take place?
(a) The Duke of Burgundy's palace.
(b) The King's palace.
(c) The Duke of Albany's palace.
(d) Goneril's summer home.

5. Which character does the line "when old fools are babes again" refer to?
(a) King of France.
(b) Duke of Albany.
(c) The Fool.
(d) King Lear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name Edgar uses in place of his own?

2. Who are the three speakers in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

4. Edmund cuts his arm with what weapon after he and Edgar pretend to fight?

5. Edmund tells his brother that he fears someone has turned Gloucester against him and then tells his brother to do what?

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