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

2. Who carries a torch and finds the King and company in the forest?
(a) Goneril.
(b) Gloucester.
(c) Cornwall.
(d) Regan.

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

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

5. Cordelia has what quality that her sisters lack?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Ambition.
(c) Greed.
(d) Pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings Cordelia the news that the British armies are marching towards them?

2. What does the doctor prescribe to help cure Lear's madness?

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

4. Lear refuses to leave the storm and go to safety without whom?

5. Who protests punishing Kent without the King's consent?

(see the answer key)

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