MCQ Quiz: King Lear, Act 1, Scene 1

Why does King Lear decide to divide his kingdom?

• He is getting old and wishes to retire.

• He wants to give it all to his favorite daughter.

• He plans to expand his kingdom.

• He is angry with his daughters.

What is Lear’s main criterion for dividing his kingdom?

• Military strength of each heir.

• Wealth of their future husbands.

• Their declaration of love for him.

• Loyalty to the throne.

Which daughter refuses to flatter Lear in her declaration?

• Goneril

• Regan

• Cordelia

• None

What is Cordelia’s response to Lear’s demand for a declaration of love?

• She praises him endlessly.

• She says, “I love your majesty according to my bond, no more nor less.”

• She refuses to speak at all.

• She declares that her love exceeds all others.

Who is disinherited by Lear?

• Goneril

• Regan

• Cordelia

• Gloucester

Who are the two elder daughters of Lear?

• Cordelia and Regan

• Regan and Goneril

• Goneril and Cordelia

• None of these

Which character tries to intervene and defend Cordelia?

• Gloucester

• Kent

• Albany

• Burgundy

What does Lear do to Kent when he opposes the king’s decision?

• Makes him regent of the kingdom.

• Banishes him from the kingdom.

• Appoints him as Cordelia’s guardian.

• Imprisons him.

Who are Cordelia’s two suitors?

• Burgundy and Albany

• Albany and Gloucester

• Burgundy and France

• France and Kent

Who marries Cordelia after Lear disowns her?

• Burgundy

• France

• Albany

• No one