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Questions and Answers
Which character disguises himself as 'Poor Tom'?
Which character disguises himself as 'Poor Tom'?
Who is Goneril married to?
Who is Goneril married to?
Who is Lear's jester?
Who is Lear's jester?
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.
