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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phrase best describes life outside the ancient Roman wall surrounding London in Will’s day?
(a) Filled with animals
(b) Filled with recreation areas
(c) Filled with prisons
(d) Filled with people from other countries

2. Describe Queen Elizabeth’s reaction to Richard II.
(a) She was indifferent
(b) She was upset
(c) She was apathetic
(d) She was pleased

3. What main theme in presented in Chapter 4 as occurring in many of Will’s later theatrical works?
(a) Pregnancy
(b) Hard work
(c) Marriage
(d) Parenting

4. In England during Will’s day, many Jews had superficially converted to which religion?
(a) Buddhism
(b) Hinduism
(c) Paganism
(d) Christianity

5. What play did Will write shortly after Richard II that is one of his most remarkable achievements?
(a) Macbeth
(b) King Lear
(c) Richard II
(d) Hamlet

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote Tamburlaine the Great?

2. Which person associated with Queen Elizabeth was executed on accusations of heresy and treason?

3. What theater was at the center of a dispute described in Chapter 10?

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

5. What play did Will likely see upon his arrival in London?

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