King Lear Act One Mastery Quiz

What is the primary reason King Lear decides to divide his kingdom among his daughters?

• To prevent future conflicts

• To retire and enjoy a life of leisure

• To test his daughters' love for him

• To strengthen the kingdom's defenses

Which daughter refuses to flatter Lear and is subsequently disowned?

• Goneril

• Regan

• Cordelia

• None of the above

How does the Earl of Kent react when Lear disowns Cordelia?

• He supports Lear's decision

• He remains silent

• He defends Cordelia and is banished

• He plots against Lear

What theme is most clearly introduced by Lear's decision to divide his kingdom based on flattery?

• The corrupting power of absolute authority

• The fragility of human sanity

• The nature of love and loyalty

• The inevitability of aging and death

Which character is known for his blunt honesty and loyalty to Lear, despite Lear's poor decisions?

• The Fool

• Edmund

• The Earl of Kent

• Gloucester

What literary device is primarily used in Lear's speeches to convey his anger and madness?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

How does the subplot involving Gloucester, Edgar, and Edmund parallel the main plot?

• It shows the dangers of political ambition

• It mirrors the theme of betrayal by one's offspring

• It highlights the consequences of aging

• It underscores the importance of military power

What does Cordelia's refusal to flatter Lear suggest about her character?

• She is ungrateful and cold

• She values honesty over material gain

• She is indifferent to her father's love

• She lacks political acumen

In Act One, which character begins to show signs of plotting against his father?

• Edgar

• Edmund

• Kent

• The Fool

What is the significance of the storm that begins to brew towards the end of Act One?

• It symbolizes the chaos within Lear's kingdom

• It foreshadows the physical and mental turmoil Lear will face

• It represents the natural order reacting to Lear's decisions

• All of the above