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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 says the anguish of the storm distracts him from what?
(a) The heartbreak of losing Cordelia.
(b) The heartbreak of his daughters' treachery.
(c) The heartbreak of losing his kingdom.
(d) The hearbreak of making bad choices.

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

3. Cornwall and Regan administer what punishment to Kent?
(a) They hang him.
(b) They whip him.
(c) They beat him.
(d) They put him in the stocks.

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

5. Lear refuses to leave the storm and go to safety without whom?
(a) Kent.
(b) Cordelia.
(c) The Fool.
(d) Edgar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Kent ask to "turn thy wheel"?

2. Kent repeatedly calls Oswald by what name?

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

4. Who calls the hovel haunted?

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

(see the answer key)

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