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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What important thing was developed in Will through his early education?
(a) A love of mathematics
(b) Stellar grammar
(c) Financial independence
(d) A love of language

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

3. Who was primarily responsible for the loss of social standing in Will’s family?
(a) Will's grandfather
(b) Will's father
(c) Will's mother
(d) Will himself

4. Who is NOT an example of a villainous character in Will’s later work that stemmed from exposure to plays in his younger years?
(a) Romeo
(b) Falstaff
(c) Angelo
(d) Iago

5. What object did Will finally obtain that was a status symbol for his family?
(a) A large carriage
(b) An engraved silver sword
(c) A large flock of sheep
(d) A coat of arms

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was a popular way of teaching students in Will’s school?

3. Will’s early education was most likely conducted in what language?

4. Which early farcical play written by Will was likely influenced by his studies in school?

5. What is another aspect of Will’s early life that impacted his later theatrical career?

(see the answer key)

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