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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What suggestion is made in Chapter 4 regarding the representation of parenting in Will’s theatrical works?
(a) Parenting was extremely desirable
(b) Parenting was not desirable
(c) The female carried all of the parental responsibilities
(d) The male carried all of the parental responsibilities

2. What was the result of Will’s threatened punishment for his illegal activity?
(a) Will’s untimely death
(b) Will’s leaving Stratford
(c) Will’s imprisonment
(d) Will’s advancement in society

3. Which of these things was NOT an aspect of deer poaching during Will’s day?
(a) It was a test of cleverness
(b) It was a test of manhood
(c) It was a test of language
(d) It was a test of skill

4. In which of these writings did Will refer to his wife?
(a) His sonnets
(b) His theater contract
(c) His will
(d) His epic poems

5. Chapter 5 ends with a discussion of…
(a) Why Will did not live with his family
(b) Why Will did not have a happy marriage
(c) Why Will wrote so prolifically
(d) Why Will did not leave documents inscribed with his name

Short Answer Questions

1. Choose the word that best describes the family of Will’s mother.

2. What illegal activity was Will possibly involved in?

3. What important thing was developed in Will through his early education?

4. Will’s involvement in what group is discussed in Chapter 5?

5. What illegal activity was John Shakespeare involved in?

(see the answer key)

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