10 Questions
Which character disguises himself as 'Poor Tom'?
Edgar
Who is Goneril married to?
Duke of Albany
Who is Lear's jester?
Fool
Who is Gloucester's illegitimate son?
Edmund
Who is banished for defending Cordelia?
Kent
Who is King Lear's youngest daughter?
Cordelia
Who becomes power-hungry and betrays King Lear?
Goneril
Which character is framed by Edmund and disguises himself as 'Poor Tom'?
Edgar
Who is banished for defending Cordelia?
Kent
Who is Gloucester's illegitimate son?
Edmund
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
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.
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