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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many suitors does Cordelia have when the King tells them that she will have no dowry?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

3. Edmund tells his brother that he fears someone has turned Gloucester against him and then tells his brother to do what?
(a) Leave quickly.
(b) Find out who the informant is.
(c) Arm himself.
(d) Issue a challenge.

4. Why does Edmund want his legitimate brother disinherited?
(a) So that Edmund can have all their father's attention.
(b) So that Edmund can sell off all the land.
(c) So that Edmund can live as a nobleman.
(d) So that Edmund can inherit everything.

5. How many of King Lear's daughters are married?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act I, Scene 3, what are the names of the characters who speak?

2. Goneril's goal is to have King Lear go and stay with whom, rather than stay at her house?

3. What room in the house does Act I, Scene 4 take place?

4. Gloucester, when mentioning the effect of the stars and planets on relationships, says that these effects have caused King Lear to do what to Cordelia?

5. Goneril and Regan believe that the King's banishment of the man who defended Cordelia against being disinherited was what?

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