King Lear Quiz

Why is Gloucester's rejection of Edgar similar to Lear's rejection of Cordelia?

• It shows how siblings can be loyal to each other

• It reveals that both fathers are wrong about their children

• It emphasizes the problems caused by unfair favoritism

• It highlights that tragic events often happen in families

How does Regan's attitude towards Kent in the stocks reflect her character?

• She is caring and empathetic

• She demonstrates her ambition and lack of respect for Lear

• She is afraid of how Lear will react

• She doesn't care about other people's suffering

Why does Edgar decide to disguise himself as 'poor Tom'?

• To hide from the authorities

• To get back on Edmund

• To become a beggar and survive

• To attract sympathy from others

What is Lear's initial reaction upon seeing Kent in the stocks?

• He laughs at the sight

• He is shocked and appalled

• He demands Kent's release immediately

• He ignores Kent and speaks to Regan

How do Regan and Cornwall respond to Lear's demands when he arrives at Gloucester's castle?

• They welcome him with open arms

• They refuse to see him, citing fatigue

• They offer him a larger retinue of knights

• They openly make fun of him.

What does Regan mean when she said to Lear, 'I pray you, father, being weak, seem so'?

• That he should accept getting older

• That he should act strong

• That he is just pretending to be weak

• That he should stop being a king

What is the emotional state of Lear as he faces the rejection from Regan and Goneril?

• Confident and unaffected

• Unconcerned and accepting

• Confused, angry, and heartbroken

• Detached and logical

What does Lear mean by the phrase 'O, reason not the need!'?

• He thinks he doesn't need anyone

• He questions why his daughters want him to need less

• He emphasizes the importance of human connection

• He refuses to accept help from others

What is Edmund's main reason for tricking his father, Gloucester, about Edgar?

• To win Lear's favor

• To get rid of Edgar as a rival

• To inherit Gloucester's wealth

• To safeguard the kingdom

What does Kent's attack on Oswald reveal about Kent's character?

• He is a coward who avoids conflict

• He is deeply loyal to Lear and angry at the treatment of his king

• He is overly aggressive and reckless

• He seeks revenge for personal grievances