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Which character disguises himself as 'Poor Tom'?
Which character disguises himself as 'Poor Tom'?
- Albany
- Kent
- Edgar (correct)
- Oswald
Who is Goneril married to?
Who is Goneril married to?
- Gloucester
- Edmund
- Duke of Albany (correct)
- Duke of Cornwall
Who is Lear's jester?
Who is Lear's jester?
- Oswald
- Edmund
- Fool (correct)
- Kent
Who is Gloucester's illegitimate son?
Who is Gloucester's illegitimate son?
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Who is banished for defending Cordelia?
Who is banished for defending Cordelia?
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Who is King Lear's youngest daughter?
Who is King Lear's youngest daughter?
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Who becomes power-hungry and betrays King Lear?
Who becomes power-hungry and betrays King Lear?
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Which character is framed by Edmund and disguises himself as 'Poor Tom'?
Which character is framed by Edmund and disguises himself as 'Poor Tom'?
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Who is banished for defending Cordelia?
Who is banished for defending Cordelia?
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Who is Gloucester's illegitimate son?
Who is Gloucester's illegitimate son?
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Study Notes
Key Characters in King Lear
- Edgar disguises himself as 'Poor Tom'
- Goneril is married to the Duke of Albany
- The Fool is Lear's jester
- Edmund is Gloucester's illegitimate son
- Cordelia's lover, the King of France, is banished for defending her
- Cordelia is King Lear's youngest daughter
- Goneril and Regan become power-hungry and betray King Lear
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Test your knowledge of the key characters in William Shakespeare's 'King Lear' with this quiz. From the aging king of Britain to his power-hungry daughters, see how well you know these essential figures.
