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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Shakespeare use the themes of "Two Gentlemen of Verona", in Bloom's interpretation?
(a) "All's Well That Ends Well".
(b) "The Tempest".
(c) "Hamlet".
(d) "Love's Labour's Lost".

2. Who is Faulconbridge's father?
(a) King Arthur.
(b) Henry VI.
(c) King John.
(d) Richard the Lion Hearted.

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

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

5. How does Bloom characterize "Two Gentlemen of Verona"?
(a) As weak.
(b) As fantasy.
(c) As inaccurate.
(d) As convoluted.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bloom characterize characters like Hamlet and Falstaff?

2. What quality endears Faulconbridge to Bloom?

3. What song reminds Bloom of this other work?

4. Who does Proteus drive into exile?

5. Who was NOT a contemporary of Shakespeare's?

(see the answer key)

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