Quizizz: Lear Act One

Who are King Lear's three daughters?

• Goneril, Regan, and Cordelia

• Goneril, Regan, and Miranda

• Cordelia, Miranda, and Desdemona

• Goneril, Ophelia, and Cordelia

Why does King Lear disinherit Cordelia?

• Because she marries the King of France

• Because she does not love him

• Because she speaks 'nothing' of her love for him

• Because she supports her sisters

Who is Gloucester's legitimate son?

• Oswald

• Kent

• Edmund

• Edgar

What does the King of France say about Cordelia?

• She is unworthy of marriage

• She is herself a dowry

• She is too silent

• She is deceitful

Who is exiled from court for trying to dissuade Lear from his decision?

• The Earl of Kent

• The Duke of Cornwall

• The Earl of Gloucester

• The Duke of Albany

What does Edmund plan to do to his brother Edgar?

• Make him king

• Send him to fight Lear

• Overthrow his claim with a forged letter

• Help him escape to France

How does Goneril treat Lear in her home?

• With irritation and disrespect

• With great respect

• With fear

• With indifference

What does Lear demand from Goneril?

• To speak with her

• Half of her retinue

• Her immediate departure

• Her loyalty

Who returns disguised to serve King Lear?

• Kent

• Edmund

• Edgar

• Gloucester

What does the Fool criticize Lear for?

• Being smarter than everyone else

• His decision to give away his titles and land

• His trustworthy nature

• He does not criticize him because criticizing the king would be a crazy thing to do