
King Lear Act 1 Quiz

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English
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12th Grade
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Kelly Dunn
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the main character in Act 1 of King Lear?
Cordelia
King Lear
Edmund
Regan
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which character is the illegitimate son of Gloucester?
Henry
Richard
Edmund
George
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main theme explored in Act 1 of King Lear?
Power and authority
Family and loyalty
Justice and revenge
Love and betrayal
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the plot summary of Act 1 in King Lear?
Act 1 of King Lear explores the theme of betrayal and deception.
Act 1 of King Lear introduces the main characters and sets up the central conflict.
Act 1 of King Lear focuses on the love story between Cordelia and Edmund.
Act 1 of King Lear is primarily about the downfall of the character Gloucester.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which character is disowned by King Lear in Act 1?
Regan
Goneril
Edmund
Cordelia
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the motif of blindness symbolize in Act 1 of King Lear?
Wisdom and enlightenment
Clarity and understanding
Ignorance and lack of insight
Sight and perception
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which character is the loyal servant to King Lear in Act 1?
Goneril
Regan
Kent
Edmund
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which character plots against his sibling in Act 1?
Edmund
Cordelia
Regan
Goneril
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the Fool character in Act 1 of King Lear?
The Fool character is a symbol of madness and chaos, reflecting the deteriorating state of King Lear's mind.
The Fool character is a minor character with no significant role in the play.
The Fool character is a comedic relief, providing humor in an otherwise tragic play.
The Fool character serves as a voice of reason and truth, offering wisdom and guidance to King Lear.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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