AIR Prep - Shakespeare 1

In Passage 2, what is a clue that King Lear should recognize that Goneril's speech may be dishonest?

• She lists the qualities of love, yet posses none of these qualities.

• She claims that her love overpowers her words, yet she is able to speak.

• She claims that her love is greater than material things, yet demands payment for it.

• She claims to love her father more than any other child does, but her sister states the same.

In paragraphs 3 and 6 of Passage 2, Cordelia shares her thoughts through asides. What is the effect of these asides?

• They create a sense of foreboding that foreshadows Cordelia's fate.

• They validate King Lear's decision by showing Cordelia's true feelings.

• They enhance the conflict by allowing Cordelia to directly confront her sisters.

• They provide a contrast between her sisters' certainty and Cordelia's confusion.

In paragraph 5 of Passage 2, what does Regan mean by saying that she is "an enemy to all other joys"?

• She loves her father about all else.

• She feels a bond with her two sisters.

• She is disappointed with her father's decision.

• She is angry about her sister's statements to her father.

In paragraph 19 of Passage 2, what does Shakespeare mean by the phrase "property of blood"?

• wealth

• expanses of land

• family connection

• physical condition

In Shakespeare's time, it was very unusual for a king to decide to give up power before death. To avoid conflict between potential heirs, rules planned for a clear transfer of power to a single heir. Based on this information, what do the passages reveal about King Lear?

• He believes that dividing up his kingdom is his only option.

• He prioritizes the people of his kingdom over his daughters.

• He plans to give the most land to the daughter who loves him least.

• He is making decisions that could lead to instability within the country.

Which central idea is shared by both passages?

• Flattery has its rewards.

• Families must join together.

• Love should be expressed rather than hidden.

• A king must demand obedience from his subjects.

Select two ways the passages develop the central idea.

• Goneril and Regan develop a close relationship.

• King Lear selects noble spouses for his daughters.

• The older sisters emphasize their feelings in order to achieve a goal.

• King Lear makes intelligent decisions because of his age and wisdom.

• Cordelia is punished when she does not explain how much she loves her father.

What are two ways that Shakespeare modifies the material from Passage 1?

• He adds depth to the portrayals of the sisters.

• He makes King Lear a more sympathetic figure.

• He makes the setting more detailed and complex.

• He changes the outcome of King Lear's decision.

• He extends the interaction between King Lear and Cordelia.