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

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

3. Who is Edmund's father?
(a) Kent.
(b) King Lear.
(c) Gloucester.
(d) Burgundy.

4. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, she complains that his knights are doing what?
(a) Eating too much food.
(b) Interfering with her household.
(c) Taking up too much space.
(d) Causing problems with the children.

5. When Edmund tells his brother that his father is horribly angry with him, what does Edmund advise his brother to do?
(a) Stay away from Gloucester until he cools off.
(b) Go and talk to Gloucester to cool him off.
(c) Write a letter to Gloucester to explain things.
(d) Leave England until Gloucester cools off.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Edmund's legitimate brother?

2. When King Lear gets ready to depart Goneril's house, what is his method of travel?

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

4. If Edmund cannot get his brother disinherited, how much of his father's inheritance will Edmund inherit?

5. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar do for clothing?

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