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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 which play did Will NOT poke fun at the members of the prominent group of playwrights in London during his day?
2. Which of these was NOT an element of patronage during Will’s day?
3. Where was Will’s family living while he was in London?
4. Chapter 12 focuses on…
5. Which play did Will write that contains an important Jewish character (Shylock)?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Christopher Marlowe die? What is a speculative theory regarding his death?
2. Chapter 9 describes how Queen Elizabeth’s doctor was executed publicly. How did the watching crowd respond? How did this response affect Will’s later works?
3. In what ways were Christopher Marlowe and Will similar?
4. What is Venus and Adonis? What is it about?
5. What are two main innovations present in Hamlet?
6. Why did Will not fit in with the prominent group of playwrights in London? How were they different from him?
7. Which character did Will create that seemed to be a reflection of his experiences with both Christopher Marlowe and Robert Greene? What is one trait of this character?
8. What great tragedy did Will write in the latter part of his life that centered around a father-daughter relationship?
9. Describe why Will’s play Richard II was not well-received by Queen Elizabeth.
10. When did Will die? Where was he buried?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Robert Greene and his feelings towards Will. Who exactly was Robert Greene? What was his position in London society? How did he know about Will? What were Greene’s feelings towards Will? What did he do to express those feelings?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the Globe Theater and its importance in Will’s career. Where was the Globe located? Why was it such an important theater? What was Will’s commitment to the Globe? How was this demonstrated?
Essay Topic 3
Define some main themes of Will’s works. What are two main themes that are consistently seen throughout Will’s theatrical works? Why, in your opinion, does he choose each of these themes? What might have influenced him in selecting these themes? List a play that exemplifies each of the themes you have chosen to discuss.
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