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1. King Lear is the king of what country?
2. The Earl of Gloucester has two sons, Edgar and Edmund. What is unusual about the younger?
3. In the beginning of the play King Lear's youngest daughter has two suitors. Whom does she end up marrying?
4. The Earl of Kent protests to King Lear's disownment of Cordelia. He says, 'I'll tell thee thou dost evil.' For disagreeing with the king, what is his punishment?
5. Which of King Lear's daughters turns him out of her house first?
6. Who kills the Duke of Cornwall (Regan's husband)?
7. When Edgar is disguised and pretending to be insane, by what name does he go?
8. Goneril and Regan kill each other for love of whom?
9. When King Lear goes insane out in the storm, who loyally remains with him?
10. What is the name of Goneril's servant, the annoying one who is killed by Edgar?
11. Who sends out the order for the death of Cordelia?
12. The Earl of Gloucester is maimed by whom?
13. What city is invaded by the King of France's army?
14. At the end of the play, who is going to be the next king?
15. Who says, 'Unhappy that I am, I cannot heave My heart into my mouth. I love your majesty According to my bond; nor more nor less.'?
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