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Who gouges out Gloucester's eyes?
Who gouges out Gloucester's eyes?
- Duke of Cornwall (correct)
- Edmund
- Duke of Albany
- King Lear
Who does Edmund imprison?
Who does Edmund imprison?
- Regan and Goneril
- Edgar and Gloucester
- Cordelia and Duke of Albany
- Cordelia and Lear (correct)
Who is named king by the Duke of Albany?
Who is named king by the Duke of Albany?
- Edgar (correct)
- Lear
- Edmund
- Gloucester
Who orders Cordelia's execution?
Who orders Cordelia's execution?
Who poisons Regan out of jealousy?
Who poisons Regan out of jealousy?
True or false: Cordelia is hanged on the orders of Edmund just before his death and his counter-order.
True or false: Cordelia is hanged on the orders of Edmund just before his death and his counter-order.
True or false: Lear dies with Cordelia's body in his arms.
True or false: Lear dies with Cordelia's body in his arms.
True or false: Goneril commits suicide by poisoning herself.
True or false: Goneril commits suicide by poisoning herself.
True or false: The Duke of Albany attempts to restore order by naming Edgar king.
True or false: The Duke of Albany attempts to restore order by naming Edgar king.
True or false: All the virtuous characters in the play die.
True or false: All the virtuous characters in the play die.
Edmund the ______ turns his father over to Regan's brutal husband
Edmund the ______ turns his father over to Regan's brutal husband
Jealous of Edmund's romantic attentions to Regan, ______ poisons her and commits suicide
Jealous of Edmund's romantic attentions to Regan, ______ poisons her and commits suicide
______ is hanged on the orders of Edmund just before his death and his counter-order
______ is hanged on the orders of Edmund just before his death and his counter-order
The Duke of Albany attempts to restore order, naming ______ king
The Duke of Albany attempts to restore order, naming ______ king
Lear, ______, dies with Cordelia's body in his arms
Lear, ______, dies with Cordelia's body in his arms
Study Notes
King Lear Study Notes
Character Actions
- The Duke of Cornwall gouges out Gloucester's eyes.
- Edmund imprisons Gloucester.
- The Duke of Albany names Edgar king.
Death and Executions
- Edmund orders Cordelia's execution.
- Goneril poisons Regan out of jealousy.
- Goneril commits suicide by poisoning herself.
- Cordelia is hanged on the orders of Edmund just before his death and his counter-order.
- Lear dies with Cordelia's body in his arms.
Edmund's Actions
- Edmund the bastard turns his father (Gloucester) over to Regan's brutal husband.
- Jealous of Edmund's romantic attentions to Regan, Goneril poisons her and commits suicide.
Restoration of Order
- The Duke of Albany attempts to restore order, naming Edgar king.
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Test your knowledge of Shakespeare's tragic play "King Lear" with this quiz! Challenge yourself to remember the intricate web of alliances, betrayals, and tragic events that unfold as Lear's family battles for power. See how well you know the characters and their fates in this captivating tale of love, betrayal, and madness.
