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