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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. John Shakespeare was unable to send Will to…
(a) University
(b) London
(c) Church
(d) Germany

2. Which early farcical play written by Will was likely influenced by his studies in school?
(a) Henry IV
(b) Macbeth
(c) Hamlet
(d) Comedy of Errors

3. Chapter 1 begins with a discussion of…
(a) Will's marriage
(b) Will's death
(c) Will's early childhood
(d) Will's baptism

4. What position did Will’s father, John, hold in Stratford?
(a) Lawyer
(b) Councilman
(c) Mayor
(d) Priest

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 1 ends with a discussion of…

2. Choose the word that best describes the family of Will’s mother.

3. In what country is Stratford located?

4. What was a popular way of teaching students in Will’s 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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