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What is King Lear's plan that Kent and Gloucester are discussing at the beginning of the play?
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To wage war against a neighboring kingdom
To retire and divide his kingdom among his daughters
To marry off his daughters
To overthrow his council members
What is the symbolic significance of Lear using the word "crawl" to describe his progress toward death?
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It portrays the aging human without authority as an animal
It suggests that he is unaware of the consequences of his decision
It implies that he fears the process of aging
It indicates that he is looking forward to his retirement
What does King Lear ask his daughters to do before he divides his kingdom?
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To state how much they love him
To prove their loyalty through a series of tests
To choose their future husbands wisely
To make a pact to support each other
Why does Cordelia feel nervous during the ceremony?
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She is afraid of her father's reaction to her statement
She does not want to share her inheritance with her sisters
She believes that her sisters will betray her
She does not believe in public declarations of love
What could be argued is significant in Cordelia's answer, "nothing," in the context of events to come in the play?
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It demonstrates her disrespect for her father
It emphasizes her love for her sisters
It anticipates the coming ruin and chaos in the kingdom
It highlights her desire for wealth and power
What does King Lear do in response to Cordelia's refusal to publicly declare her love for him?
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He forgives her and accepts her silent love
He disowns and renounces her
He gives her a smaller portion of the kingdom
He orders her to leave the kingdom immediately
What distinguishes France from Burgundy in his reactions to Cordelia's situation?
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France prioritizes private, purer motivations and chooses to marry Cordelia
France is more concerned with political alliances than personal connections
France abandons Cordelia because she no longer has a dowry
France tries to negotiate a better dowry for Cordelia with Lear
What does Cordelia say to Goneril and Regan before she leaves with France?
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She accuses them of deceit and treachery
She asks them to take care of their father in her absence
She warns them that they will face the consequences of their actions
She hopes they will live up to their declared love
What do Goneril and Regan's comments about Lear's age and judgment reveal about their intentions?
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They care for their father's well-being but also look forward to wielding their own power
They plan to support Lear and help him regain his authority
They want to reconcile with Cordelia and share the kingdom equally
They intend to take advantage of Lear's weaknesses and seize power for themselves
