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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lear states that Edgar is the natural man, after his ravings, because of what?
(a) Edgar owes nobody anything.
(b) Edgar is unburdened by heartache.
(c) Edgar is letting his own mind run free.
(d) Edgar is mad.

2. Instead of calling Edgar mad, Lear gives him what title?
(a) Wise man.
(b) Philosopher.
(c) Fool.
(d) Poet.

3. Who calls the hovel haunted?
(a) The King.
(b) Edgar.
(c) The Fool.
(d) Kent.

4. Cordelia says she is guiding the French army against the English only because of what?
(a) Her desire for land.
(b) Her love for her father.
(c) Her desire to oust her sisters.
(d) Her annoyance at her sisters.

5. What does the doctor prescribe to help cure Lear's madness?
(a) Cold water baths.
(b) Nothing can cure madness.
(c) Sleep and rest.
(d) Herbs and walking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cordelia says that France is not fighting the English with which motivation?

2. Oswald and Kent meet in front of what structure?

3. Kent repeatedly calls Oswald by what name?

4. Cordelia enters Act 4, Scene 4 with what instruments sounding?

5. What does Oswald say after Kent draws his sword?

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