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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is a likely description of Will’s marriage?
(a) Unhappy and unfulfilled
(b) Happy and fulfilled
(c) Blissful
(d) Apathetic

2. What play did Will likely see upon his arrival in London?
(a) Macbeth
(b) Elizabeth I
(c) Tamburlaine the Great
(d) As You Like It

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

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

5. Involvement with what local group established the groundwork for Will’s later work in London?
(a) A local acting company
(b) A local brewery
(c) A local government office
(d) A local church

Short Answer Questions

1. What particular aspect did the public want in their plays during Will’s day?

2. In his plays, Will defined love as…

3. Which theme in Will’s later works likely stemmed from his family life?

4. Which of these prominent playwrights died last?

5. John Shakespeare was unable to send Will to…

(see the answer key)

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