King Lear Quiz

What is the meaning of 'Duke'?

• To receive something from someone after they die.

• Money or property a bride brings to her husband.

• A term used to show respect when addressing a king or queen.

• A high-ranking nobleman in some countries.

What does 'Majesty' refer to?

• A high-ranking nobleman in some countries.

• A large amount of money or wealth.

• A term used to show respect when addressing a king or queen.

• To praise someone excessively.

What is the past tense of 'inherit'?

• Inheriting

• Inherited

• Inheritor

• Inherits

What does 'fortune' mean?

• The husband of your daughter.

• A large amount of money or wealth; good luck.

• To receive something from someone after they die.

• To praise someone excessively.

What is a 'son-in-law'?

• A high-ranking nobleman.

• The husband of your daughter.

• A term used to show respect.

• A large amount of money.

What does 'dowry' refer to?

• A high-ranking nobleman.

• To praise someone excessively.

• Money or property a bride brings to her husband.

• A term used to show respect.

Who is King Lear's youngest daughter?

• Regan

• Cordelia

• Goneril

• Edmund

What does King Lear want to do with his kingdom?

• Give it to the King of France.

• Keep it all for himself.

• Give it to the Duke of Burgundy.

• Divide it among his daughters.

What does Cordelia say about her love for her father?

• It is only for her future husband.

• It is less than her sisters'.

• It cannot be expressed in words.

• It is greater than her sisters'.

What does King Lear think of Cordelia's honesty?

• He believes it is insincere.

• He is indifferent to it.

• He sees it as a flaw.

• He values it highly.