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

2. What punishment will King Lear give to the Fool for lying?
(a) Prison.
(b) A whipping.
(c) Dismissal as Fool.
(d) A caning.

3. What is Edmund going to do in order to assure Gloucester that his brother's intent isn't to hurt Gloucester?
(a) Send someone to spy on Edgar.
(b) Write a letter asking Edgar what his intent is.
(c) Talk with Edgar so that Gloucester can hear them.
(d) Talk with Edgar and report to Gloucester.

4. Which man marries Cordelia even though she doesn't have a dowry?
(a) The Lord of Burgundy.
(b) The King of France.
(c) No one.
(d) The Earl of Gloucester.

5. In order to escape detection, Edgar decides to disguise himself as what?
(a) A madman.
(b) A servant.
(c) A farmer.
(d) A carpenter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Act 3, Scene 3 take place?

2. Where is King Lear going to go when he leaves Goneril's house?

3. Who says, "Here's a night pities neither wise man nor fool"?

4. How many suitors does Cordelia have when the King tells them that she will have no dowry?

5. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, how does she command her servants to treat the King and his people?

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