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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chaps. 24-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bloom characterize "Romeo and Juliet"?
(a) Absurd.
(b) Top-heavy.
(c) Bittersweet.
(d) Heart-breaking.

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

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

4. What does Bloom say T. S. Eliot says about "Hamlet"?
(a) That it is the masterpiece of our culture.
(b) That it is too long.
(c) That it is too confusing.
(d) That it is improbable and stagey.

5. To what philosopher does Bloom compare Falstaff?
(a) Plato.
(b) Alcibiades.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Nietzsche.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of play is "Taming of the Shrew"?

2. What does Bloom reiterate about Christopher Marlowe?

3. How does Helena conceive Bertram's child?

4. What character flaw does Bloom say runs through Othello?

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

(see the answer key)

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