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