Betrayal and Loyalty
Who betrays Gloucester with a forged letter?
Who is Edmund?
What word means "to lessen in intensity" and could describe Lear’s cooling authority?
What is "abate"?
What theme is reflected in Lear misjudging Cordelia and trusting Goneril and Regan?
What is appearance vs. reality?
What skill involves finishing work on time without being reminded?
What is time management?
What laundry step involves grouping darks, lights, and delicates separately?
What is sorting clothes?
Which daughter is disinherited despite her loyalty?
Who is Cordelia?
If someone is "benevolent," how do they act?
With kindness and generosity.
What physical ailment symbolically mirrors Gloucester’s poor judgment?
What is blindness?
What does "self-motivation" mean in daily tasks like studying without being told?
Driving yourself to complete goals without outside pressure.
Why should you check labels before washing?
To avoid shrinking, bleeding colors, or damaging fabric.
Why does Kent return to Lear’s service after being banished?
Because he is loyal and devoted to Lear.
What is a "conspicuous" trait of Goneril’s behavior toward Lear?
Her blatant disrespect.
Which of Lear’s traits blinds him most to his daughters’ true natures?
His pride.
What skill helps when you face unexpected challenges like losing internet for homework?
What is problem-solving?
What’s one item you should never put directly into the dryer without reading care instructions?
What is a wool sweater?
Which character stays loyal to Lear even when disguised as a common servant?
Who is Kent/Caius?
Which word meaning "harmful" best describes Edmund’s schemes?
What is "deleterious"?
Who advises Lear to "see better" before being banished?
Who is Kent?
Which independent skill is key when choosing between two job offers?
What is decision-making?
What setting should you use for most cotton t-shirts?
What is cold or warm water wash?
What loyalty mistake leads Gloucester to believe Edmund over Edgar?
He trusts without evidence, failing to judge character properly.
A king should be "prudent." What does "prudent" mean?
Acting with careful judgment.
How is Lear "blind" to the consequences of dividing the kingdom?
He believes he can still hold power without land or title.
Adjusting quickly to a sudden change in a plan shows what skill?
What is adaptability?
True or False: Using more detergent always means cleaner clothes.
What is False?