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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What illegal activity was John Shakespeare involved in?
(a) Whiskey brewing
(b) Spying
(c) Illicit wool dealing
(d) Deer poaching

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

3. What position did Will’s father, John, hold in Stratford?
(a) Priest
(b) Lawyer
(c) Councilman
(d) Mayor

4. Which of Will’s plays does NOT include a reference to gloves?
(a) Midsummer Night's Dream
(b) Hamlet
(c) Othello
(d) Twelfth Night

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What trait is characteristic of all Will’s rural characters?

2. Will’s wife was likely of what faith?

3. What was a possible hindrance for Will’s traveling to London at this time?

4. Chapter 1 focuses largely on the importance of…

5. What was John Shakespeare’s primary occupation?

(see the answer key)

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