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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Use them to benefit their children.
(c) Give them to the poor.
(d) Give them to the younger men.

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

3. When Cordelia refuses to profess her undying love for her father (the King), what does her father do?
(a) Her father disowns her.
(b) Her father yells at her.
(c) Her father hits her.
(d) Her father takes back the jewels.

4. Where does Act 1, Scene 5 take place?
(a) In the stable of the Duke of Albany's palace.
(b) In the upstairs of the Duke of Albany's palace.
(c) In the court before the Duke of Albany's palace.
(d) In the hall of the Duke of Albany's palace.

5. In the first scene, an attendant is carrying a small crown meant for whom?
(a) Goneril.
(b) Cordelia.
(c) Regan.
(d) The Queen.

6. 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) At mealtimes with his demands.
(d) During the day with the demands of his followers.

7. Gloucester tells Edmund to say what if someone asks about Gloucester?
(a) That Gloucester is not home.
(b) That Gloucester is out of town.
(c) That Gloucester is away.
(d) That Gloucester is sick.

8. Where is King Lear going to go when he leaves Goneril's house?
(a) France.
(b) His summer home.
(c) Regan's house.
(d) His palace.

9. What did Oswald's letter from Goneril cause Regan and Cornwall to do?
(a) Go hunting for food.
(b) Immediately depart.
(c) Stay and clean.
(d) Leave for the King's castle.

10. Who does Lear say should feel obligation to him?
(a) His son-in-laws.
(b) His kingdom.
(c) His servants.
(d) His daughters.

11. What do Regan and Goneril believe is affecting the King's mind?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Old age.
(c) Madness.
(d) Tiredness.

12. While King Lear is staying with Goneril, she complains that his knights are doing what?
(a) Causing problems with the children.
(b) Eating too much food.
(c) Taking up too much space.
(d) Interfering with her household.

13. What room in the house does Act I, Scene 4 take place?
(a) The entrance.
(b) The dining room.
(c) The hall.
(d) The ballroom.

14. Kent comes to King Lear in disguise and offers his services in what position?
(a) An advisor.
(b) A nobleman.
(c) A servant.
(d) A fighter.

15. Lear says that the weather is not unkind in its actions of a storm because why?
(a) It doesn't need any man to be a storm.
(b) It has reason to be stormy.
(c) It has no reason to be obligated to him.
(d) It simply acts as nature will.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of Edmund's legitimate brother?

4. What punishment will King Lear's daughters give the Fool for speaking the truth?

5. What does Kent give to the gentleman to show Cordelia?

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