What does Edmund think about astrology and its influence on people's behavior?

He thinks that astrology is a waste of time and has no real influence.

He believes that people are controlled by the positions of the stars.

He believes that astrology can explain people's evil actions.

He thinks that astrology can predict the future accurately.

How does Goneril plan to deal with her father's behavior?

She plans to ignore him and pretend to be sick.

She plans to confront him and argue with him.

She plans to ask her sister for help in dealing with him.

She plans to be unfriendly to him and his knights.

According to the text, why did Kent disguise his appearance?

To serve the master who condemned him

To avoid being recognized by Lear

How does Kent describe himself to Lear?

A poor and honest-hearted fellow

Why does the Fool offer his cap to Kent?

To mock Kent for supporting Lear

To give Kent a symbol of his status

What advice does the Fool give to Lear?

To be cautious in trusting others

To enjoy life and not take it too seriously

To be aware of the consequences of his actions

How does the Fool describe the difference between a bitter fool and a sweet fool?

A bitter fool criticizes others, while a sweet fool supports them

A bitter fool is sarcastic, while a sweet fool is kind-hearted

A bitter fool wears jester's clothes, while a sweet fool wears normal clothes

A bitter fool is serious, while a sweet fool is lighthearted

What does the Fool say about Lear giving away his land?

It was a betrayal of his subjects

How does the Fool respond when Lear threatens to have him whipped?

He stands up to Lear and insults him

He becomes quiet and submissive

What is King Lear's plan that Kent and Gloucester are discussing at the beginning of the play?

To retire and divide his kingdom among daughters

To wage was against a neighboring kingdom

To overthrow his council members

What is the symbolic significance of Lear using the word "crawl" to describe his progress toward death?

It portrays the aging human without authority as an animal

It suggests that he is unaware of the consequences of his decision

It implies that he fears the process of aging

It indicates that he is looking forward to his retirement

Why does Cordelia feel nervous during the ceremony?

She does not believe in public declation of love

She is afraid of her father's reaction to her statement

She does not want to share her inheritance with her sisters

She believes that her sisters will betray her

What does King Lear do in response to Cordelia's refusal to publicly declare her love for him?

He forgives her and accepts her silent love

He gives her smaller portion of the kingdom

He orders her to leave the kingdom immediately

What distinguishes France from Burgundy in his reactions to Cordelia's situation?

France prioritizes private, purer motivations and chooses to marry Cordelia

France is more concerned with political alliances than personal connections

France abandons Cordelia because she no longer has a dowry

France tries to negotiate a better dowry for Cordelia with Lear

What does King Lear ask his daughters to do before he divides his kingdom?

To state how much they love him

To prove their loyalty through a series of tests

To choose their future husbands wisely

To make a pact to support each other

What could be argued is significant in Cordelia's answer, "nothing," in the context of events to come in the play?

It anticipates the coming ruin and chaos in the kingdom

It demonstrates her disrespect for her father

It emphasizes her love for her sisters

It highlights her desire for wealth and power

What does Cordelia say to Goneril and Regan before she leaves with France?

They intend to take advantage of Lear's weaknesses and seize power for themselves

They care for their father's well-being but also look forward to wielding their own power

They plan to support Lear and help him regain his authority

They want to reconcile with Cordelia and share the kingdom equally

What is Edmund's plan to obtain his half-brother Edgar's land?

To forge a letter that lets him steal Edgar's land

To challenge Edgar to a duel and claim his land

To secretly sell Edgar's land to another nobleman

To marry into a powerful family and gain their support

How does Edmund trick Gloucester to pay attention to the letter?

He arouses Gloucester's curiosity by pretending to hide the letter

He shows the forged letter to Gloucester when he gets home

He explains that he found the letter and isn't sure what it means

He blames Edgar for the events that took place in Lear's court

What does the letter suggest Edgar will do if Edmund helps him dispose of Gloucester?

Edgar will share his inherited wealth with Edmund

Edgar will make Edmund the sole heir of Gloucester's wealth

Edgar will help Edmund gain political power

Edgar will take over the care of Gloucester as his ward

How does Gloucester view the relationship between nature and human affairs?

He believes what happens in nature can affect by human affairs

He believes they have no connection whatsoever

He thinks what happens in nature is affected by human affairs

What does Edmund think of Gloucester's belief in astrology?

He wholeheartedly agrees with it

He finds it amusing and charming

He thinks it is ancient but wise

What is the best description of comparison between Lear and Gloucester's family?

Both are characterized by strife among siblings

Gloucester caused his family issues while Lear is just a victim

What does Edmund plan to exploit in order to gain the lands he did not inherit by birth?

The chaos created by King Lear's decisions

The loopholes in the legal system

The ignorance of his father and brother

What does Goneril complain about her steward, Oswald?

The behavior of Lear and his retinue in her house

Lear's decision to divide the kingdom

Her sister Regan's attitude towards their father

The quality of service provided by her servants

What instruction does Goneril give to Oswald regarding her father?

To confront Lear about his behavior

To send Lear to Regan's palace immediately

To show Lear extra care and attention to appease him

What does Goneril think is the proper relationship between old and young people?

The young should rule and manipulate the foolish old

The young should respect the wisdom of the old

The young should support the old as they grow feeble

The young should word hand-in-hand with the old

What can Lear's inability to recognize Kent in disguise be interpreted as representing more generally?

Lear's failing memory in old age

Lear's lack of trust in his advisors

What can be said about the way that Goneril treats Lear while he stays in her house?

It does not show the respect a child should owe to a parent

It does not adhere to the rules of traditional hospitality

It does not follow Lear's expectations

What is the Fool saying when he calls Lear a fool and then says to Lear that "thou art nothing?"

That in dividing his kingdom Lear has destroyed himself

That Lear is much closer to death than he understands

That the role of king is never more than an illusion

That Lear has always thought too much of himself

After Goneril demands that Lear reduce the number of knights with him from 100 to 50, what curse does Lear direct at Goneril?

That she only have ungrateful children

That her sisters turn against her

That she one day suffer as Lear is now

What does Albany's clear vision of Goneril's cruelty to her father foreshadow?

Their eventual break-up by the end of the play

Albany's future alliance with France

The future strengthening of their political alliance

Goneril's redemption and change of heart

How do Kent's actions contrast with Goneril's treatment of Lear?

He is loyal while she is disloyal

He is dishonest while she is honest

He is selfish while she is trusting

He is caring while she is indifferent

As Lear leaves Goneril's castle to go instead to Regan's, what does the Fool predict about Regan's treatment of Lear?

She will compete with Goneril for Lear's affection

She will be even worse than Goneril

Why does Edmund view the rumors of coming war brought to him by Curran positively?

He sees it as an opportunity to further his schemes

He has reason to dislike Albany and wants Cornwall to defeat him

He thinks it will give him the chance to win Regan's love

What does Edmund do to make the pretend fight with Edgar seem more real?

He breaks furniture in the room

After the encounter between Edmund and Edgar, what does Gloucester decide about his sons?

He disowns Edgar and makes Edmund his heir

He decides to divide his property equally between them

He forgives both sons and wants them to reconcile

He banishes both sons from his estate

What is ironic about Cornwall's praise that, in exposing Edgar, Edmund has "shown [his] father a childlike office"?

Edmund has actually just tricked Gloucester and framed Edgar

Neither Cornwall nor his wife Regan show care for Regan's father Lear

How does Gloucester respond to Regan and Cornwall's request for advice?

He agrees to help and provide his counsel

He refuses to get involved in their family matters

He accuses them of mistreating Lear

He says that with his own family issues he shouldn't be advising anyone about theirs

What does the fight between Kent and Oswald outside Gloucester's castle represent more broadly?

That the disorder at the top of the kingdom trickles down all through society

That Regan and Goneril have been working together the entire time

That Lear's followers and Regan's followers are equally morally bankrupt

That Oswald and people like him are traitors to Lear

What does Kent imply with his statement to Regan, Cornwall, and Gloucester that he has "seen better faces" than theirs?

He is saying that he can see their inner corruption

He is trying to browbeat the nobles into agreeing with him

He is expressing his nostalgia for the past

He is criticizing the nobles' physical appearance

King Lear Act 1 and 2

Authored by Jessa Jarilla

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Kent think the king likes more than the Duke of Cornwall?

The Duke of Albany

Gloucester

Edmund

Cordelia

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has Edmund been abroad?

Nine years

One Year

Six months

Three years

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does King Lear react when Cordelia says "Nothing"?

He is confused

He is angry

He is disappointed

He is amused

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Cordelia's response when Burgundy says he won't marry her because she has lost her father?

She wishes him peace and declines his proposal.

She begs him not to leave her.

She says she will marry him despite her father's absence.

She says she will never marry anyone.

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30 sec • 1 pt

According to France, what makes Cordelia valuable?

Her beauty and wealth

Her loyalty and virtue

Her intelligence and wit

Her social status and connections

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Lear give Cordelia to the King of France?

He is angry with her and wants to punish her.

He believes that the King of France will take better care of her.

He wants to get rid of her because she has betrayed him.

He thinks that she will be happier with the King of France.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Goneril and Regan feel about their father's behavior?

They are concerned and want to help him.

They are angry and want to confront him.

They are indifferent and don't care about him.

They are afraid and want to get away from him.

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