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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Will’s involvement in what group is discussed in Chapter 5?
(a) The Queen’s Men
(b) The Mayor’s Actors
(c) The City’s Troupe
(d) The King’s Men

3. Which play is presented in Chapter 5 as portraying Will’s empathy with citizens of the lower classes?
(a) Henry IV
(b) Henry VI
(c) Romeo and Juliet
(d) King Lear

4. Which popular poet of the day attempted to defend Will and his work?
(a) Thomas Nashe
(b) Christopher Marlowe
(c) Richard Field
(d) Sir Thomas Lucy

5. Which of these is a writing technique that Will used in writing Hamlet?
(a) Alliteration
(b) Rewriting of an earlier play
(c) Group writing
(d) Intentional forgetfulness of characters

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 5 ends with a discussion of…

2. What characteristic of Campion might have hindered Will’s future work in theater?

3. In which play did Will NOT poke fun at the members of the prominent group of playwrights in London during his day?

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

5. In Chapter 8, the author states that the theaters in London were closed. Why was this the case?

(see the answer key)

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