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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When do they think Nat will be released from the hospital?
(a) In a few days.
(b) The next day after Jennifer arrives.
(c) There is no telling.
(d) Several weeks.

3. What does Gilbourne urge the apprentices to do?
(a) Stay and watch the play and learn from it.
(b) Put the incident of the trapdoor behind them.
(c) Get enough sleep.
(d) Memorize their lines thoroughly.

4. What seems to confound the Nat from the 16th century in his isolation room?
(a) The words the doctors use.
(b) The food.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The modern technology.

5. How does Nat feel onstage?
(a) Happy.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Confident.
(d) Frightened.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is quite animated when acting?

2. What color is Gilbourne's wig?

3. What does Nat hear as he is going to practice on his first day?

4. Of what does Nat dream?

5. Why is Shakespeare nervous as he dresses himself in Chapter 13?

(see the answer key)

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