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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Will’s home town?
(a) Stratford-upon-Avon
(b) Birmingham
(c) London
(d) Lancashire

2. Who is NOT an example of a villainous character in Will’s later work that stemmed from exposure to plays in his younger years?
(a) Iago
(b) Falstaff
(c) Angelo
(d) Romeo

3. Will’s early education was most likely conducted in what language?
(a) French
(b) English
(c) German
(d) Latin

4. Chapter 1 gives the most information about Will’s…
(a) Father
(b) Mother
(c) Sisters
(d) Brothers

5. What illegal activity was John Shakespeare involved in?
(a) Spying
(b) Whiskey brewing
(c) Deer poaching
(d) Illicit wool dealing

Short Answer Questions

1. What object did John Shakespeare unsuccessfully attempt to purchase to help the family’s social standing?

2. What was John Shakespeare’s primary occupation?

3. What trait is characteristic of all Will’s rural characters?

4. Chapter 1 begins with a discussion of…

5. Gloves during this time were made from which material?

(see the answer key)

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