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

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

3. Who protests punishing Kent without the King's consent?
(a) Goneril.
(b) Edmund.
(c) Oswald.
(d) Gloucester.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Kent repeatedly calls Oswald by what name?

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

3. Cornwall and Regan administer what punishment to Kent?

4. Who carries a torch and finds the King and company in the forest?

5. Lear states that Edgar is the natural man, after his ravings, because of what?

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