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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What characteristic of Campion might have hindered Will’s future work in theater?
(a) His thievery
(b) His wealth
(c) His generosity
(d) His Catholicism

2. What was the name of Will’s mother?
(a) Susanna Marlowe
(b) Mary Arden
(c) Lucy Campion
(d) Esther Arden

3. What was John Shakespeare’s primary occupation?
(a) Priest
(b) Teacher
(c) Glove maker
(d) Builder

4. Which of Will’s plays does NOT discuss loss of social status?
(a) Romeo and Juliet
(b) Twelfth Night
(c) The Tempest
(d) The Merchant of Venice

5. Choose the word that best describes the family of Will’s mother.
(a) Poor
(b) Sickly
(c) Wealthy
(d) Imprisoned

Short Answer Questions

1. Will’s early education was most likely conducted in what language?

2. Where did Will possibly live between the time of his school days and his marriage?

3. In which of Will’s plays do characters get married because of an unhealthy obsession?

4. Chapter 1 begins with a discussion of…

5. Chapter 1 focuses largely on the importance of…

(see the answer key)

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