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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) An officer.
(b) A messenger.
(c) A gentleman.
(d) A soldier.

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

3. Who calls the hovel haunted?
(a) Edgar.
(b) Kent.
(c) The King.
(d) The Fool.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Cordelia has what quality that her sisters lack?

2. What does Oswald say after Kent draws his sword?

3. Cordelia says that France is not fighting the English with which motivation?

4. Oswald and Kent meet in front of what structure?

5. Cornwall and Regan administer what punishment to Kent?

(see the answer key)

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