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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 hang him.
(b) They whip him.
(c) They put him in the stocks.
(d) They beat him.

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

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

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

5. Cordelia says that France is not fighting the English with which motivation?
(a) Property.
(b) Ambition.
(c) Land.
(d) Greed.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Kent repeatedly calls Oswald by what name?

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

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

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