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

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

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

4. Who brings Cordelia the news that the British armies are marching towards them?
(a) A gentleman.
(b) An officer.
(c) A messenger.
(d) A soldier.

5. Cordelia enters Act 4, Scene 4 with what instruments sounding?
(a) Drums.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Horns.
(d) Trumpets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cordelia has what quality that her sisters lack?

2. Kent repeatedly calls Oswald by what name?

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

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

5. Cordelia says she is guiding the French army against the English only because of what?

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