King Lear Book

Notes to the Teacher     4
Facts About the Author     5
Facts About the Times     5
Facts About the Characters     6
Summaries by Act     7
Literary Glossary     10
Answer Key     12
Act Exercises
Comprehension Check, Act 1     14
Words and Meanings, Act 1     15
Synonyms and Antonyms, Act 1     16
Cause and Effect, Act 1     17
Analyzing Dialogue, Act 1     18
Comprehension Check, Act 2     19
Words and Meanings, Act 2     20
Synonyms and Antonyms, Act 2     21
Character Study, Act 2     22
Language Lab, Act 2     23
Comprehension Check, Act 3     24
Words and Meanings, Act 3     25
Synonyms and Antonyms, Act 3     26
Language Lab, Act 3     27
Sequence of Events, Act 3     28
Comprehension Check, Act 4     29
Words and Meanings, Act 4     30
Synonyms and Antonyms, Act 4     31
Character Study, Act 4     32
Comprehension Check, Act 5     33
Words and Meanings, Act 5     34
Synonyms and Antonyms, Act 5     35
Language Lab, Act 5     36
Cause and Effect, Act 5     37
End-of-Play Exercises
Sequence of Events     38
Final Exam, Part 1     39
Final Exam, Part 2     40
Universal Exercises
Beyond the Text     41
Plot Study     42
Theme Analysis     43
Character Study     44
Vocabulary Study     45
Glossary Study     46
Critical Review, Part 1     47
Critical Review, Part 2     48