King Lear Quiz

What does the word 'unpredictable' mean?

• Able to be predicted

• Not able to be predicted

• Always the same

• Completely certain

What is the meaning of 'stubbornness'?

• The quality of being flexible

• The quality of being determined to do what one wants

• The quality of being easily influenced

• The quality of being indifferent

What does 'impulsive' refer to?

• Thinking carefully

• Acting quickly

• Acting slowly

• Being cautious

What is a 'trumpet'?

• A brass musical instrument

• A string instrument

• A percussion instrument

• A woodwind instrument

What does the term 'curse' mean?

• A form of praise

• A type of greeting

• Words said to bring bad luck

• A blessing

What does 'criticize' mean?

• To praise someone

• To indicate faults in a disapproving way

• To ignore someone

• To support someone

What does 'temper' refer to?

• A musical note

• A type of food

• A person's mood

• A weather condition

What does King Lear offer as a dowry for Cordelia?

• A title

• A piece of land

• A curse

• A large sum of money

What does France suggest to Lear regarding Cordelia?

• To ignore her completely

• To give her a large dowry

• To redirect his love to a better girl

• To marry her immediately

How does Cordelia express her love?

• Through flattery

• By giving gifts

• By making promises

• Through actions, not words