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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which of these writings did Will refer to his wife?
(a) His sonnets
(b) His will
(c) His epic poems
(d) His theater contract

2. Which of these prominent playwrights died last?
(a) Campion
(b) Greene
(c) Shakespeare
(d) Marlowe

3. Which theme in Will’s later works likely stemmed from his family life?
(a) Loss of status and its restoration
(b) Political activism
(c) Criminal activity
(d) Maintaining a good marriage

4. Chapter 6 begins with a discussion of…
(a) The life of Will’s children
(b) The political climate of Will’s day
(c) Life in the various sections of London
(d) Life in nearby France

5. Which member of Will’s family seemed to be sympathetic towards Roman Catholics and militant Protestants?
(a) Will’s father
(b) Will’s brother
(c) Will’s paternal grandfather
(d) Will’s cousin

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these was NOT an element of patronage during Will’s day?

2. Why did Will leave London to return to Stratford?

3. What object did Will finally obtain that was a status symbol for his family?

4. What did Queen Elizabeth require of her subjects, no matter what their religious beliefs were?

5. What does Chapter 8 say that Will may have developed towards the Earl of Southampton?

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