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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the King of France suspect Bertrand of in All's Well That Ends Well?
(a) Theft.
(b) Treason.
(c) Adultery.
(d) Murder.

2. What does Timon of Athens find while digging in the dirt?
(a) A human skull.
(b) A magic stone.
(c) A box of gold.
(d) A Bible.

3. In Taming of the Shrew, why does Petruchio say Katharine should not eat on their wedding night?
(a) The food is not good enough for her.
(b) She is putting on too much weight.
(c) The food much be poisonned.
(d) It is Petruchio's family tradition to starve the bride.

4. Who does Juliet's father betroth her to?
(a) Benvolio.
(b) Tybalt.
(c) Paris.
(d) Romeo.

5. What relation is Claudius to Hamlet?
(a) Father.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Brother.
(d) No relation.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Taming of the Shrew, Baptista declares that Bianca shall not wed until what?

2. In All's Well That Ends Well, what is Helena's father's profession?

3. How does Romeo gain entrance to the Capulets' ball?

4. For how long will the potion given Juliet keep her in a state of apparent death?

5. Whose shrine does Helena visit in All's Well That Ends Well?

Short Essay Questions

1. What wager is involved in the final part of Taming of the Shrew?

2. What is the state of affairs between Ephesus and Syracuse in Comedy of Errors?

3. Why does Hamlet kill Polonius?

4. Why is Othello summoned before the Duke of Venice for his marriage?

5. Why cannot Bianca get married in Taming of the Shrew?

6. What plot does Claudius concoct to be rid of Hamlet at the end of the story?

7. How does Petruchio tame Katharine on their wedding day?

8. Why can Orsino not woo Olivia successfully in Twelfth Night?

9. Describe Romeo and Juliet's meeting and courtship.

10. What does Timon do with his chest of gold at the end of his story?

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