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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chaps. 27-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bloom say "Henry V" has been used in England?
(a) As a patriotic statement.
(b) As propaganda for the socialist state.
(c) As a criticism of the French.
(d) As anti-communist propaganda.

2. How does Bloom characterize Coriolanus as a character of Shakespeare's?
(a) More doubtful than most.
(b) Not very introspective.
(c) Not passive at all.
(d) More powerful than most.

3. What is Berowne's narcissism opposed by?
(a) The indifference of nature.
(b) Plotting and manipulations.
(c) Female intellect and humor.
(d) Brute masculine force.

4. What does Fluellen's comparison mean for Henry V?
(a) He will enjoy great power.
(b) He will avoid responsibilities.
(c) He will turn on his friends.
(d) He will be betrayed by his friends.

5. What does Bloom say brings Anthony back to Cleopatra?
(a) Hostility to Caesar.
(b) Sexual lust.
(c) Lust for power.
(d) Dependency on Cleopatra.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bloom characterize Anthony's death?

2. How does Bloom characterize Caesar?

3. What quality has made "Julius Caesar" a favorite of the school curriculum?

4. Who whom does Fluellen compare Henry V?

5. What does Bloom say makes Caesar fascinating?

(see the answer key)

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