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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Regan and Goneril tell Lear that he is what type of a man?
(a) Old.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Mad.
(d) Crazy.

2. What does Kent give to the gentleman to show Cordelia?
(a) A ring.
(b) His seal.
(c) A letter.
(d) A necklace.

3. Oswald and Kent meet in front of what structure?
(a) Albany's castle.
(b) Gloucester's castle.
(c) Gloucester's stable.
(d) Albany's stable.

4. Who says, "I am a man / More sinned against than sinning" ?
(a) Lear.
(b) Kent.
(c) The Fool.
(d) Gloucester.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who delivers King Lear's letter to his other daughter, while the King is at Goneril's?

2. Where does Act 1, Scene 5 take place?

3. What are the rumors that Curan tells Edmund?

4. How much love does Cordelia say she will give her husband?

5. Cornwall and Regan administer what punishment to Kent?

(see the answer key)

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