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

2. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, how does she command her servants to treat the King and his people?
(a) Like royalty.
(b) Poorly.
(c) Disrespectfully.
(d) Well.

3. The paper Edmund has, which he is going to show to Gloucester as proof of his brother's treachery, says that the older generation should do what with their riches?
(a) Hold onto them.
(b) Give them to the poor.
(c) Use them to benefit their children.
(d) Give them to the younger men.

4. According to Goneril, while King Lear is staying with her, how often does King Lear wrong her?
(a) Day and night and every hour.
(b) At least once an hour.
(c) During the day with the demands of his followers.
(d) At mealtimes with his demands.

5. By what title does Oswald refer to Goneril as in Act I, Scene 3?
(a) Lady.
(b) Madam.
(c) Princess.
(d) Duchess.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edmund have that is supposedly from his brother?

2. What is the name of the person who stands up for Cordelia when her father disinherits her?

3. Who is Goneril's husband?

4. What punishment will King Lear give to the Fool for lying?

5. What do Regan and Goneril believe is affecting the King's mind?

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