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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chaps. 21-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Shakespeare use "As You Like It" to comment on his own politics?
(a) He implores Marlowe to forgive him for trying to survive in trying times.
(b) He cites Marlowe's political bravery as the reason for his outrageous dramas.
(c) He uses allusions to Marlowe's death to assert his political cautiousness.
(d) He uses his characters to lament his political timidity.

2. What does Bloom say is King John's biggest problem?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His son.
(d) His brother.

3. Who counters Richard II's character in "Richard II"?
(a) Bolingbroke.
(b) Henry IV.
(c) Faulconbridge.
(d) The Earl of Southampton.

4. How does C. L. Barber characterize "Twelfth Night"?
(a) A screwball comedy.
(b) A battle of the sexes.
(c) A disguised political satire.
(d) A festive comedy.

5. Who is Queen Mab, according to Bloom?
(a) Mercutio's wife.
(b) Queen Elizabeth I.
(c) The powerful mobs of London.
(d) The whore Mab.

Short Answer Questions

1. What song reminds Bloom of this other work?

2. What does Bloom say "Richard III" is a rehearsal for?

3. In what way did Shakespeare make progress as he wrote his plays?

4. How does Bloom characterize the character of Richard III?

5. Who does Julia look for, while she is disguised?

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