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King Lear Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz
King Lear Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz
What major event does Lear announce at the beginning of the scene?
He plans to marry again
He will exile Kent
He will go to war with France
He will divide his kingdom among his daughters
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Which suitor accepts Cordelia despite her loss of inheritance?
The Duke of Burgundy
Edmund
Albany
The King of France
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What character trait of Lear is revealed during the love test?
Kindness and mercy
Wisdom and foresight
Pride and rashness
Patience and humility
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How does Kent describe Lear’s actions in this scene?
As wisdom
As justice
As madness
As prophecy
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What does Cordelia mean when she says she loves Lear “according to my bond”?
She no longer feels affection for him
She owes him no loyalty
She loves him as a daughter should
She loves him more than her sisters
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What is Edmund’s status compared to Edgar’s?
Heir apparent
Exiled
Elder son
Illegitimate
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How does France describe Cordelia’s honesty?
As dangerous pride
As a flaw
As her greatest virtue
As foolish idealism
None
What theme is established through the “love test”?
Loyalty to the state
Appearance versus reality
War and conquest
Religious devotion
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What punishment does Lear give Kent for opposing him?
Banishment
Execution
Imprisonment
Exile to France
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Which two nobles open Act 1 Scene 1 discussing King Lear’s intentions?
Albany and Cornwall
Lear and Cordelia
Edmund and Edgar
Kent and Gloucester
None
What does Lear do immediately after dividing his kingdom?
He banishes Gloucester
He gives up his power and titles
He crowns Cordelia queen
He leaves for France
None
What two suitors compete for Cordelia’s hand in marriage?
The Duke of Cornwall and the Duke of Albany
Kent and Gloucester
The King of France and the Duke of Burgundy
Edmund and Edgar
None
What does Goneril claim about her love for Lear?
It is greater than eyesight or freedom
It is honest but modest
It is equal to Regan’s
It is limited by duty
None
Who speaks first in the love test?
Cordelia
Goneril
Regan
Kent
None
How many daughters does Lear have?
Five
Four
Three
Two
None
How does the scene end for Cordelia?
She disguises herself
She is executed
She remains in Britain
She leaves for France as queen
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Which suitor refuses to marry Cordelia after she loses her dowry?
The King of France
The Duke of Burgundy
The Duke of Albany
The Duke of Cornwall
None
What is the name of Lear’s youngest daughter?
Goneril
Celia
Regan
Cordelia
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What does Gloucester reveal about Edmund early in the scene?
He was raised in France
He is Cordelia’s suitor
He is his illegitimate son
He serves as Kent’s spy
None
What does Lear demand before dividing his kingdom?
A court witness
A written oath of loyalty
Public declarations of love
A military alliance
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How does Lear react to Cordelia’s refusal to flatter him?
He disowns her
He laughs and forgives her
He questions her sincerity
He asks her to reconsider
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Which theme does Cordelia’s silence foreshadow?
Loyalty to power
Love conquers all
Greed’s reward
Truth versus flattery
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What test does Lear devise to determine how to divide his kingdom?
A test of bravery
A test of love
A test of wisdom
A test of loyalty
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What does France say distinguishes Cordelia from her sisters?
Her virtue and truthfulness
Her ambition
Her inheritance
Her beauty and charm
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How do Goneril and Regan react privately after Lear leaves?
They fear his temper
They plan to control him
They vow loyalty to Cordelia
They pity his decision
None
What symbol does Lear use to represent his authority?
A letter
His crown and map of Britain
A sword
A throne
None
Which two dukes marry Lear’s elder daughters?
France and Burgundy
Edgar and Edmund
Kent and Gloucester
Albany and Cornwall
None
What single word does Cordelia use when asked to declare her love?
Always
Forever
Everything
Nothing
None
What does Regan say about her love for her father?
It matches and even surpasses Goneril’s
It cannot be expressed in words
It depends on Cordelia’s response
It is smaller but more honest
None
Which noble tries to defend Cordelia after Lear’s outburst?
Albany
Cornwall
Kent
Gloucester
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