home

King Lear Characters by Description

Below are descriptions of characters from William Shakespeare’s “King Lear”. Name the character that matches the descriptions. Does not include brief roles like Curan or Nurse, multiple spellings accepted. Contains spoilers.
Quiz by
sarielise
Rate:
Last updated: December 21, 2022
You have not attempted this quiz yet.
More quiz info >>
First submittedDecember 21, 2022
Times taken108
Average score85.7%
Report this quizReport
Quiz and answer stats >>
Friends stats >>
4:00
Enter answer here
0
 / 14 guessed
The quiz is paused. You have remaining.
Scoring
You scored / = %
This beats or equals % of test takers also scored 100%
The average score is
Your high score is
Your fastest time is
Keep scrolling down for answers and more stats ...
Hint
Answer
Nobleman father that misunderstands both his sons and consequently loses his vision
Earl of Gloucester
The king’s middle daughter, married to a duke and is poisoned by her sister
Regan
Cowardly husband of the oldest daughter, early version of the play ends with him becoming king
Duke of Albany
Illegitimate youngest son of an earl who plans to take his brother’s lands, doesn’t believe in astrology
Edmund
The king’s favorite daughter, “So young, my lord, and true.”
Cordelia
Steward to one of the duchesses, delivers letters
Oswald
Sadistic duke married to the king’s middle daughter, has a thing for cruel and unusual punishment
Duke of Cornwall
Title character, divides his kingdom between his children (it doesn’t end well for him)
King Lear
Marries the king’s youngest daughter, rules a nation across the sea
King of France
The king’s eldest child, cursed by her father after dismissing half his staff
Goneril
Heir of an earl who is banished based on false evidence, takes on multiple roles in disguise, one such role talks to invisible dogs
Edgar
Refuses to marry the woman he once courted when her dowry is revoked
Duke of Burgundy
Loyal friend of the king, masquerades as a brazen servant “Caius”
Earl of Kent
Court entertainer of the king, frequently mocking, likes to sing
Fool
Save Your Stats
Your Next Quiz
Countries of the World Quiz
How many countries do you know? In this quiz, you've got 15:00 to name as many as you can. Go!
World Map Without 20 Random Countries
20 random countries have been removed from the map of the world! Can you identify them in 3 minutes?
Muslim Countries - Sudden Death
Click the countries where a majority of the population is Muslim without clicking any of the ones that aren't.
Pin Europe on a Borderless Map - Sudden Death
Drag the flag onto the correct country. Careful, though! One wrong move and the game ends.
Comments
No comments yet
Copyright H Brothers Inc, 2008–2026
Contact Us | Go To Top | View Desktop Site | Site Map