King Lear

King Lear

by

William Shakespeare

King Lear: Act 1, scene 5 Quiz 3 questions

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How do Kent's actions contrast with Goneril's treatment of Lear?
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He is loyal while she is disloyal
He is dishonest while she is honest
He is selfish while she is trusting
He is caring while she is indifferent
As Lear leaves Goneril's castle to go instead to Regan's, what does the Fool predict about Regan's treatment of Lear?
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She will compete with Goneril for Lear's affection
She will be just like Goneril
She will be even worse than Goneril
She won't take Lear in
What does Lear begin to fear will happen to him after he experiences Goneril's poor treatment?
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He will lose his kingdom
He will get banished
He will be homeless
He will go mad