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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter 8, the author states that the theaters in London were closed. Why was this the case?
2. Which of Will’s plays does the removal of motivation for characters’ actions NOT affect?
3. Will’s plays are considered to be…
4. In Chapter 12, what does the author suggest that Will feared?
5. What happened to the Earl of Essex?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what ways were Christopher Marlowe and Will similar?
2. What are two main innovations present in Hamlet?
3. Who defended Will and his work after the criticism voiced by Robert Greene? Why might this person have defended Will?
4. Why did Will not fit in with the prominent group of playwrights in London? How were they different from him?
5. When did Will die? Where was he buried?
6. Who was the Earl of Southampton? What impact did he have on Will’s career?
7. How did Christopher Marlowe die? What is a speculative theory regarding his death?
8. Why was Will’s removal of explained motivation for the actions of his characters important?
9. What great tragedy did Will write in the latter part of his life that centered around a father-daughter relationship?
10. In which of his plays did Will make fun of the works of the members of the prominent group of playwrights in London?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the attitude in England regarding religious freedom. Was there religious freedom? Which faith was persecuted? Which faith was preferred? What was the fate of those who did not comply with the preferred religious preferences? How did this tension impact Will’s life?
Essay Topic 2
Define the environment of Will’s early years. What are some specifics of his early education? What is the town like in which he grew up? What impact did his education and the atmosphere of his town have on his theatrical works?
Essay Topic 3
Describe the religious and political climate of England in Will’s day. How were religion and politics related? Was there complete freedom in religion and politics? Why or why not? Give two specific examples to support your answer.
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