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King Lear Act III

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

11th Grade

CCSS covered

King Lear Act III
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does the weather relate to the events of this act

A strong storm symbolizes the chaos and destruction that is resulting from the conflict over leadership

A peaceful sunny stretch of weather symbolizes Lear's contentment with his retirement

A sudden snowstorm symbolizes the cold unfeeling behavior Lear's daughters are demonstrating

A gloomy depressing light rain symbolizes the downcast nature of all of the characters

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does Edmund betray his father to the Duke of Cornwall?

He tells the Duke that Gloucester is trying to make Lear king again

He tells the Duke that Gloucester prefers his brother Edgar to him

He tells the Duke that Lear plans to invade his castle

He tells the Duke that Gloucester is secretly helping the King of France

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What new information is learned about the kingdom in this Act?

Regan and Goneril have signed a treaty that give their rights to the kingdom back to King Lear

France and Germany are planning to invade the kingdom

France plans to invade the kingdom and have already landed in England

Regan and Goneril are giving their rights to rule the kingdom to their husbands

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does Lear demonstrate that he is losing his sanity?

He begins to ride around on a pet pig

He tears off his clothes and compares the raging storm to "the tempest in [his mind]

He argues with Edgar, claiming that his own name is "Poor Tom"

He decides to apologize to Regan and Goneril and beg for their forgiveness

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does the subplot involving Gloucester, Edgar, and Edmund parallel the main plot?

It shows the dangers of political ambition

It mirrors the theme of betrayal by one's offspring

It highlights the consequences of aging

It underscores the importance of military power

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary reason King Lear decides to divide his kingdom among his daughters?

To prevent future conflicts

To retire and enjoy a life of leisure

To test his daughters' love for him

To strengthen the kingdom's defenses

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How is Gloucester treated by Cornwell?

He is put in the stocks

He is poisoned

He is blinded

He is stabbed in the leg

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