King Lear Act 1 Scene 3 Quiz

What is Goneril's main complaint about Lear and his knights?

• They are too quiet and withdrawn

• They are rowdy and causing problems

• They are spending too much money

• They are ignoring her completely

How does Goneril instruct her servants to behave towards Lear and his knights?

• To be more attentive and respectful

• To be less attentive and show less respect

• To ignore them completely

• To treat them like honored guests

What excuse does Goneril tell her servants to use if Lear asks for her?

• She is busy with important matters

• She is visiting her sister Regan

• She is sick

• She is angry with him

What does Oswald report about Lear's recent behavior?

• Lear praised a servant for being diligent

• Lear struck a servant for scolding his fool

• Lear rewarded a knight for good service

• Lear apologized to Goneril for his knights' behavior

How does this scene demonstrate a breakdown of social order?

• Goneril is showing proper respect to the king

• Lear is treating his daughters with kindness

• The knights are behaving like perfect gentlemen

• Goneril is instructing servants to disrespect the king

What does Goneril's behavior in this scene reveal about her character?

• She is patient and understanding

• She is deceitful and power-hungry

• She is loyal and dutiful to her father

• She is indifferent to the situation

Why might Goneril prefer lying to confronting Lear directly?

• To avoid conflict and maintain peace

• To manipulate the situation to her advantage

• Because she fears Lear's reaction

• All of the above

How does Shakespeare's use of reported speech affect the audience's perspective?

• It allows the audience to see events firsthand

• It makes the audience rely on characters' interpretations

• It removes all ambiguity from the situation

• It has no effect on the audience's perspective

What role does Oswald play in this scene?

• He challenges Goneril's authority

• He acts as a mediator between Goneril and Lear

• He reports on Lear's actions and follows Goneril's instructions

• He encourages Goneril to treat Lear with more respect

Which of the following themes is NOT introduced in this scene?

• Family loyalty

• Power and authority

• Romantic love

• Deception