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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. Oswald and Kent meet in front of what structure?
(a) Gloucester's castle.
(b) Albany's castle.
(c) Gloucester's stable.
(d) Albany's stable.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Kent repeatedly calls Oswald by what name?

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

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

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