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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 the main purpose for Will writing Venus and Adonis?
(a) To get out of jail
(b) To make a political statement
(c) To make a religious statement
(d) To gain favor

2. What particular aspect did the public want in their plays during Will’s day?
(a) Honesty
(b) Romance
(c) Violence
(d) Human dignity

3. Chapter 1 focuses largely on the importance of…
(a) Will’s health
(b) Will’s religious preferences
(c) Will’s childhood and education
(d) Will’s mental aptitude

4. Where did Will meet his future wife?
(a) Birmingham
(b) London
(c) Stratford
(d) Shottery

5. Will’s wife was likely of what faith?
(a) Roman Catholicism
(b) Hedonism
(c) Paganism
(d) Protestantism

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is a skill that Will needed to learn in order to be successful as an actor?

2. Which description of Sir John Falstaff is NOT reflective of the people on whom his character is based?

3. Chapter 3 begins with a discussion of…

4. Which of these was NOT one of Will’s early comedies?

5. What phrase best describes the Earl of Southampton?

(see the answer key)

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