Magnetic Reading Unit 1 Assessment: King Lear

REREAD/THINK PART A

Read the sentences from paragraph 3. Goneril, who did not love her father at all, said she loved him more than words could say. She said she loved him dearer than life, freedom, health, and beauty. But it wasn’t true. Why does Goneril say these things to her father?

• She wants her father to know she loves him.

• She wants her father to give her part of his kingdom.

• She wants her father to love her in return.

• She wants her father to know she will take care of him.

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PART B

Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• “King Lear was tired from the business of ruling over his kingdom for so many years.” (paragraph 1)

• “He wished only to end his days quietly near his three daughters. …” (paragraph 1)

• “‘But first,’ he said, ‘I would like to know how much you love me.’” (paragraph 2)

• “King Lear was pleased by their flattering words.” (paragraph 5)

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PART A: What does paragraph 5 show about King Lear?

• He thinks Cordelia is special.

• He is lying to Cordelia.

• He is hoping Cordelia will be honest.

• He thinks Cordelia is too young to rule.

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Which detail from paragraph 5 best supports the answer to Part A?

• King Lear was pleased by their flattering words.

• He turned to his youngest daughter, Cordelia.

• I have saved the best part of my kingdom for you.

• What can you say?

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Read this sentence from paragraph 11. He loved her greatly, and he had expected Cordelia to make grander statements of love than her sisters. What is the meaning of the word grander as it is used in this sentence?

• funnier

• greater

• truer

• louder

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Read the sentences from paragraph 12. “Go,” he said angrily to her. “Be forever a stranger to me.” Why does King Lear say this to Cordelia?

• He is angry that Cordelia mistreated her sisters.

• He is angry that Cordelia was not honest with him.

• He is angry that Cordelia planned to move to France.

• He is angry that Cordelia did not give him more praise.

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Which sentence should be included in a summary of paragraphs 1–14?

• King Lear divides his kingdom between Regan and Goneril because of what they say to him, and he gives Cordelia nothing.

• King Lear asks his three daughters how much they love him so he can decide which daughter to live with.

• King Lear divides his kingdom between Regan and Goneril, but he excludes Cordelia because she marries a king.

• King Lear is tired of being king and tries to decide which of his three daughters should become the next ruler.

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PART A:

Which statement best describes why King Lear’s feelings about Goneril begin to change?

• Goneril invites him to live with her.

• Goneril owns half of the kingdom.

• Goneril becomes mean and rude.

• Goneril begs him to stay.

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PART B:

Which sentence from paragraph 15 best supports the answer to Part A?

The King stayed first with Goneril, who had gotten half of everything

her father had to give. Yet she was not satisfied. She became angry

about the hundred knights who came with the King. She complained

that they were loud and were upsetting her life in the castle. She was

harsh and disrespectful to her father.

• The King stayed first with Goneril, who had gotten half of everything her father had to give. Yet she was not satisfied.

• Yet she was not satisfied.

• She became angry

  about the hundred knights who came with the King.

• She was

  harsh and disrespectful to her father.

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Read the sentences from paragraph 16.

“Goneril,” said Lear, “I will not trouble you further. I have yet

another daughter with whom I can live.”

• A. He misses his other daughter.

• B. He is sorry for bringing the knights.

• C. He feels ashamed of his behavior.

• D. He feels like he is not wanted.

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