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

2. Curan holds what position in society?
(a) Gentleman.
(b) Officer.
(c) Courtier.
(d) Soldier.

3. Where does Act 1, Scene 5 take place?
(a) In the hall of the Duke of Albany's palace.
(b) In the upstairs of the Duke of Albany's palace.
(c) In the stable of the Duke of Albany's palace.
(d) In the court before the Duke of Albany's palace.

4. What does Edmund have that is supposedly from his brother?
(a) A letter.
(b) A seal.
(c) A book.
(d) A ring.

5. In Act I, Scene 3, what are the names of the characters who speak?
(a) Goneril and Oswald.
(b) Goneril, Oswald, and King Lear.
(c) King Lear and Goneril.
(d) King Lear and Oswald.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Edmund's father?

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

3. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, she complains that his knights are doing what?

4. According to Goneril, while King Lear is staying with her, how often does King Lear wrong her?

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

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