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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Kent repeatedly calls Oswald by what name?

3. Cordelia has what quality that her sisters lack?

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

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

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