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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. Cordelia says she is guiding the French army against the English only because of what?
(a) Her desire for land.
(b) Her love for her father.
(c) Her annoyance at her sisters.
(d) Her desire to oust her sisters.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the doctor prescribe to help cure Lear's madness?

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

3. Who calls the hovel haunted?

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

5. Who protests punishing Kent without the King's consent?

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