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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. Which character does the line "when old fools are babes again" refer to?
(a) The Fool.
(b) Duke of Albany.
(c) King of France.
(d) King Lear.
2. While they are walking to the hovel, the Fool utters a prophecy that says what?
(a) England will be divided.
(b) England is going to be conquered by France.
(c) England will once again be Lear's.
(d) England is in confusion.
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) Use them to benefit their children.
(b) Give them to the younger men.
(c) Hold onto them.
(d) Give them to the poor.
4. What are the rumors that Curan tells Edmund?
(a) Rumors of war between Lear and Burgundy.
(b) Rumors of war between the Duke of Cornwall and the Duke of Albany.
(c) Rumors of war between Lear and the Duke of Albany.
(d) Rumors of war between Fance and England.
5. When King Lear announces that he is retiring, what does he want to do with his lands?
(a) Divide them equally amongst his daughters.
(b) Reward his youngest daughter with the lands.
(c) Give them equally to his son-in-laws.
(d) Choose one of his daughters to be Queen.
Short Answer Questions
1. Kent points out that there is a hovel nearby and asks the King to do what?
2. Gloucester blames the effects of what for affecting relationships?
3. Which man marries Cordelia even though she doesn't have a dowry?
4. To whom is Gloucester loyal?
5. Edmund is going to betray Gloucester to whom?
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