King Lear Character Matching Quiz

What best defines Goneril’s relationship with Albany?

Which character commits suicide after her crimes are revealed?

Edmund is best characterized as what type of villain?

What emotional flaw causes Lear’s downfall?

How does Lear view himself after losing power?

Edmund’s ambition is rooted in what belief?

The Duke of Burgundy’s rejection of Cordelia reveals what about him?

What role does Edgar play in Gloucester’s final journey?

The Fool serves what primary role in the play?

Albany undergoes what key transformation?

Who kills Edmund in the final act?

Regan’s cruelty peaks during which event?

Which two characters represent moral integrity and endurance at the end?

Cordelia is best matched with which trait?

Which character disguises himself to protect Lear after banishment?

Cornwall is most accurately described as what?

Goneril’s personality can best be defined as what?

Regan most closely resembles which of the following?

Oswald’s loyalty is primarily to whom?

Gloucester parallels Lear in what way?

Which daughter shows genuine love for Lear throughout the play?

How does Cordelia respond to Lear’s suffering in Act 4?

Who kills Oswald during the play?

The King of France represents what quality in contrast to the English nobles?

Which character symbolizes insight gained through blindness?

Edgar’s defining characteristic is what?

Kent’s loyalty to Lear is best shown by what action?

Who speaks the play’s final lines, symbolizing renewal after tragedy?

Which of Lear’s knights does Goneril complain about first?

King Lear is best described as which type of character?