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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Instead of calling Edgar mad, Lear gives him what title?

2. Cordelia enters Act 4, Scene 4 with what instruments sounding?

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

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

5. Cordelia has what quality that her sisters lack?

(see the answer key)

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