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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. When Kent says: "but you have that in your countenance which I would fain call master," what quality is he referring to?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Royalty.
(d) Authority.

2. Who is the protagonist in the play?
(a) King Lear.
(b) Edmund.
(c) Duke of Cornwall.
(d) Gloucester.

3. Who does Kent ask to "turn thy wheel"?
(a) Hope.
(b) Fortune.
(c) Daylight.
(d) The sun.

4. What does Oswald say after Kent draws his sword?
(a) Help, ho! My life be spared!
(b) Help, ho! Murderer, Murderer!
(c) Help, ho! Sword is drawn!
(d) Help, ho! Leave me be!

5. What is the name of Edmund's legitimate brother?
(a) Edward.
(b) Edgar.
(c) Ethan.
(d) Eric.

Short Answer Questions

1. Regan and Goneril tell Lear that he is what type of a man?

2. When King Lear gets ready to depart Goneril's house, what is his method of travel?

3. To aide in his disguise, what does Edgar do for clothing?

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

5. Who is Edmund's father?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What request, by Goneril, drives the King to leave her house?

3. How are Kent's actions in relation to Oswald similar to Cordelia's actions in relation to Lear?

4. After Regan and Cornwall order Gloucester not to let the King back into the castle, Gloucester tells Edmund that he plans to do what?

5. What is the point of Act 2, Scene 3?

6. What are some of the steps Edgar takes to disguise himself?

7. What actions of the King does Gloucester fret about in Act I, Scene II?

8. Why can King Lear's son-in-laws not tell who Lear loves best in the beginning of the play?

9. When Kent meets with the gentleman on the heath, what does Kent give the gentleman and what is it supposed to do?

10. What does the Fool compare Lear too?

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