King Lear Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz

Why does King Lear decide to divide his kingdom?

• He's too old to rule effectively

• His daughters demanded it

• He wants to prevent a war of succession

• To test his daughters' love for him

What method does Lear use to determine how to divide his kingdom?

• A contest of strength

• A love test

• A random draw

• Based on birth order

How does Cordelia's response differ from her sisters'?

• She refuses to answer

• She insults her father

• She gives an honest, modest answer

• She asks for the entire kingdom

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What is Kent's role in this scene?

• He supports Lear's decision

• He tries to advise Lear against his rash actions

• He sides with Goneril and Regan

• He remains silent throughout

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

How do Goneril and Regan react to receiving larger portions of the kingdom?

• They refuse the extra land

• They immediately begin plotting against Lear

• They offer to share with Cordelia

• They show genuine gratitude

What happens to the King of France and the Duke of Burgundy in this scene?

• They both reject Cordelia

• They fight over Cordelia

• Burgundy rejects Cordelia, but France accepts her

• They both accept Cordelia without a dowry

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Which theme is NOT introduced in this scene?

• Family loyalty

• The consequences of poor judgment

• The importance of honesty

• The benefits of democracy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What can be inferred about Goneril and Regan's characters from this scene?

• They are honest and loyal

• They are manipulative and opportunistic

• They are shy and reserved

• They are indifferent to power

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

How might Lear's decision to divide his kingdom affect the stability of Britain?

• It will likely lead to peace and prosperity

• It may cause conflict and instability

• It will have no effect on the kingdom

• It will strengthen Britain's defenses

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What does Cordelia's warning to her sisters suggest about her character?

• She is jealous of their inheritance

• She is concerned for her father's well-being

• She wants to return to the kingdom later

• She doesn't trust the King of France

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3