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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Before leaving Goneril's house, what does the Fool warn King Lear about?
(a) Not to leave Goneril's in haste.
(b) Not to expect better treatment by his other daughter.
(c) Not treating people better.
(d) To not let Goneril be mad at him.

3. While they are walking to the hovel, the Fool utters a prophecy that says what?
(a) England is going to be conquered by France.
(b) England will be divided.
(c) England is in confusion.
(d) England will once again be Lear's.

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

5. If Edmund cannot get his brother disinherited, how much of his father's inheritance will Edmund inherit?
(a) Half.
(b) One-fourth.
(c) None.
(d) One-third.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event caused the Fool to pine away?

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

3. After Lear laments his ungrateful daughters, what begins?

4. Gloucester blames the effects of what for affecting relationships?

5. Kent comes to King Lear in disguise and offers his services in what position?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic about Goneril's behavior towards her father, while he is at her house?

2. What is ironic about Gloucester bemoaning that he was betrayed by his son?

3. How are Goneril and Regan shown to be disloyal daughters in the play?

4. How is King Lear going to divide up his kingdom?

5. When Lear arrives at Regan's castle, what is one of the actions Regan takes to show that she is selfish?

6. Why is King Lear dividing up his kingdom?

7. What information does Kent want the gentleman to take to Dover?

8. While King Lear stays with Goneril, what are his knights interfering with?

9. Goneril complains to Oswald about her father's behavior for what reason?

10. How does Oswald deny the King's authority in Goneril's house?

(see the answer keys)

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