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King Lear Vocabulary Quiz
King Lear Vocabulary Quiz
The word “treason” in the play refers to what?
A broken marriage vow
Disobedience to parents
An act of moral cowardice
Betrayal of one’s ruler or country
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“Fool” in the play refers to what kind of character?
A witty jester who speaks truth
A foreign spy
A corrupt noble
A mindless servant
None
What does “obedience” mean when describing Cordelia?
Fear of punishment
Disguise to gain favor
Ignorance of her father’s commands
Respectful submission to authority
None
When Lear uses the word “nothing,” what does it convey?
A term of affection
Absence of value or consequence
A secret meaning
An oath of loyalty
None
What does “contention” mean in the context of Lear’s daughters?
Obedience and loyalty
A formal alliance
Disagreement or conflict
A secret pact
None
What role does divine providence play here?
It is portrayed as supporting Richmond’s cause
It is used to justify Richard’s reign
It is dismissed as superstition
It is mocked by Stanley
None
“Rebellion” in King Lear most nearly means what?
A legal dispute
A family celebration
An uprising against authority
A noble title
None
When Edmund speaks of “Nature,” he refers to what concept?
The weather
Natural law or instinct
The gods of England
Family duty
None
The term “betrayal” in the play most closely means what?
Physical punishment
Deception of trust
Loss of faith
Revenge by force
None
What does “foe” mean in the context of the play?
Advisor
Enemy
Friend
Servant
None
When a character says “thou art,” it means what in modern English?
You are
He is
I am
They were
None
The term “inheritance” in the play refers to what?
A speech given in court
A royal alliance between families
A test of loyalty among nobles
Property or title passed from a parent to a child
None
In King Lear, the word “banished” most nearly means what?
Disguised in secret
Punished through imprisonment
Promoted to higher rank
Exiled or sent away from the kingdom
None
“Fortune” is used in King Lear to symbolize what?
A ruler’s generosity
Divine punishment
Fate or chance beyond human control
Inherited wealth
None
The word “bastard” as used for Edmund means what?
Illegitimate child
Servant of low birth
Cruel nobleman
Outcast knight
None
What is Richmond’s goal as he prepares for battle?
To end tyranny and restore peace
To avenge his father
To destroy England’s nobles
To seize the crown for himself
None
To “repent” in King Lear means what?
Flee from punishment
Seek revenge
Speak out of anger
Feel regret for wrongdoing
None
What tone concludes the scene?
Despairing resignation
Bittersweet regret
Hopeful anticipation
Conflicted hesitation
None
The term “jest” used by the Fool means what?
A royal decree
A false accusation
A humorous remark with hidden truth
A lie told to nobles
None
When Kent calls Oswald a “base football player,” “base” means what?
Strong and athletic
Low-born or dishonorable
Wealthy and proud
Careless and lazy
None
What does “vile” mean when Lear curses Goneril?
Morally repulsive or wicked
Untrustworthy in love
Cowardly in battle
Ugly in appearance
None
“Decree” in the play refers to what?
An official order or judgment
A secret oath
A promise of love
A battle victory
None
The word “wrath” used to describe Lear’s anger means what?
Intense rage
Hollow pride
Quiet sorrow
Jealous suspicion
None
“Thy” in Shakespearean English means what?
His
Mine
Their
Your
None
“Madness” in the context of King Lear most nearly means what?
A violent rebellion
A secret conspiracy
Loss of reason or sanity
A display of courage
None
To “serve” in the play often means what?
To fight for one’s own cause
To act loyally under another’s authority
To be enslaved
To deceive a ruler
None
How does Shakespeare contrast the two opposing camps?
By shared dreams
By comic relief
By language of faith versus fear
By physical description
None
The term “traitor” applies to whom?
A fool in court
A soldier in disguise
A messenger of the king
One who betrays loyalty or trust
None
What does this scene signal dramatically?
The exile of Stanley
The fall of Buckingham
The moral climax of the play
The beginning of Richard’s triumph
None
When Lear calls himself “a poor, infirm, wea
Richard’s redemption
Buckingham’s return
A moral victory for Richmond
Peaceful negotiation
None
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