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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chaps. 3-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Proteus drive into exile?
(a) Julia.
(b) Valentine.
(c) Silvia.
(d) Launce.

2. What quality do Faulconbridge and Hamlet have in common, according to Bloom?
(a) They are both sons of kings.
(b) They are both paralyzed by doubts.
(c) They are both unsuccessful contenders for thrones.
(d) They are both larger than life.

3. How does Bloom characterize Faulconbridge?
(a) As the first of the renaissance men in Shakespeare's plays.
(b) As the last Marlowe-type character in Shakespeare.
(c) As the first Shakespearean character.
(d) As the most Shakespearean character in Shakespeare's plays.

4. What quality endears Faulconbridge to Bloom?
(a) The ability to excuse himself from every wrongdoing.
(b) The ability to discern the weaknesses of others.
(c) The ability to get what he wants from other people.
(d) The ability to see his own mind in action.

5. Who gets hurt in "Comedy of Errors"?
(a) Dromio.
(b) Antipholus.
(c) Katherine.
(d) Dr. Pinch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Shakespeare use the themes of "Two Gentlemen of Verona", in Bloom's interpretation?

2. Which critic is NOT a 'romantic' critic?

3. Where are Faulconbridge's speeches reflected?

4. What do writers tend toward, after Shakespeare, according to Bloom?

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

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