King Lear Quiz

King Lear decides to divide his kingdom because:

• He wants to punish his daughters

• He wishes to test their intelligence

• He plans to retire and expects loyalty from them

• He wants to marry again

What test does Lear give his daughters before giving them land?

• A battle of strength

• A marriage choice

• A test of love through words

• A loyalty oath

Cordelia is banished by her father.

• Because she refuses to marry

• Because she stays silent during the ceremony

• Because she refuses to flatter him

• Because she loves France

Who secretly stays loyal to King Lear despite being banished?

• Edmund

• Gloucester

• Cornwall

• Kent

Goneril and Regan show respect to Lear after receiving their land.

• True

• False

What is the name of the identity Edgar uses while hiding?

• Simple Jack

• Poor Tom

• Blind Tom

• Crazy Ned

Edmund's betrayal of Gloucester results in:

• Gloucester's rise to power

• Gloucester becoming king

• Gloucester's blindness

• Edmund's exile

The punishment Gloucester receives for helping Lear is:

• Execution

• Loss of title

• Eye-gouging

• Imprisonment in France

Lear realizes his mistake and becomes a better man.

• True

• False

What is the cause of Goneril and Regan's deaths?

• Disease

• Guilt and jealousy

• Lear's army

• A royal trial