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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far is Shakespeare's home from the Globe?
(a) Across the street.
(b) Next door.
(c) A few minutes' travel.
(d) Across London.

2. Why does the nameless Lord ask Shakespeare to cancel one of the performances at the Globe?
(a) For the Queen's safety.
(b) There is too much poverty and entertainment is crass at this time.
(c) So the Globe can be completed properly for the Queen's visit.
(d) The weather is so dry, there is a fire hazard.

3. What does Nat think is similar to the Globe Theater of 1999?
(a) Carneige Hall.
(b) The Globe of 1599.
(c) The old playhouse in Maine where he did summer stock.
(d) Nothing that he knows.

4. What particularly disgusts Nat about the Queen?
(a) Her rotten teeth.
(b) Her enjoyment of obvious flattery.
(c) Her mean remarks.
(d) Her body odor.

5. Of what does Mistress Fawcett warn Nat?
(a) Not to drink any water that is not boiled.
(b) To always remove his shoes at the door so as not to disturb Shakespeare.
(c) Not to go out on the streets alone.
(d) Not to drink the ale in the pub next door.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Robert doubt Nat's ability?

2. What is performed that afternoon at the Globe?

3. What does Nurse Stevens do that calms Nat to sleep?

4. What is Shakespeare's company's name?

5. What do the nurses fail to notice about Nat?

(see the answer key)

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