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

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

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

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

5. Lear states that Edgar is the natural man, after his ravings, because of what?
(a) Edgar is unburdened by heartache.
(b) Edgar owes nobody anything.
(c) Edgar is mad.
(d) Edgar is letting his own mind run free.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls the hovel haunted?

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

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

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

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

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