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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chaps. 6-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In what way has Shakespeare outdone Marlowe with Aaron the Moor?
(a) He is more outrageous than Barabas.
(b) He is more compassionate than Barabas.
(c) He is more hateful than Barabas.
(d) He is more believable than Barabas.

4. How does Bloom characterize the end of "Richard III"?
(a) Fulfilling.
(b) Symphonic.
(c) Disorganized.
(d) Repetitive.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who saves "Two Gentlemen of Verona", in Bloom's opinion?

2. What quality do Faulconbridge and Hamlet have in common, according to Bloom?

3. What does Bloom say writers began to write after Shakespeare?

4. What is Richard III's most famous line?

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

(see the answer key)

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