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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was a possible hindrance for Will’s traveling to London at this time?
(a) He was sick
(b) He had no license or letter from a patron
(c) He wanted to stay with his family
(d) He had no money

2. Which of these was NOT a major location of recreation in London during Will’s day?
(a) Theaters
(b) Brothels
(c) Bear-baiting pits
(d) Horse tracks

3. What is a possible evidence for John’s Shakespeare’s suspected alcoholism?
(a) Detailed descriptions of John Shakespeare’s alcoholism
(b) Complaints made by Will’s mother
(c) Drunken father-like figures in several of Will’s plays
(d) Written statements by Will’s siblings

4. In which of Will’s plays do characters get married because of an unhealthy obsession?
(a) Hamlet
(b) Midsummer Night's Dream
(c) Othello
(d) Macbeth

5. Which of these WAS an aspect of life inside the ancient Roman wall in London?
(a) Fresh air
(b) Crowding
(c) Extreme good health
(d) Healthy places to eat

Short Answer Questions

1. The urgency of Will’s marriage is reflected in two characters from which of his plays?

2. What main theme in presented in Chapter 4 as occurring in many of Will’s later theatrical works?

3. What happened to the members of the important group of playwrights in London during Will’s day?

4. Which of these was NOT one of Will’s early comedies?

5. Choose the phrase that most accurately describes Will’s wife.

(see the answer key)

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