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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) Financial independence
(c) Stellar grammar
(d) A love of language

2. What object did John Shakespeare unsuccessfully attempt to purchase to help the family’s social standing?
(a) A large house
(b) A coat of arms
(c) A prison pardon
(d) A sword

3. What aspect of social life was very important in Will’s time?
(a) Honesty
(b) Generosity
(c) Status
(d) Health

4. What is a possible evidence for John’s Shakespeare’s suspected alcoholism?
(a) Detailed descriptions of John Shakespeare’s alcoholism
(b) Drunken father-like figures in several of Will’s plays
(c) Written statements by Will’s siblings
(d) Complaints made by Will’s mother

5. Will’s early education was most likely conducted in what language?
(a) German
(b) English
(c) French
(d) Latin

Short Answer Questions

1. Will attended a school that was most likely for…

2. Who is NOT an example of a villainous character in Will’s later work that stemmed from exposure to plays in his younger years?

3. Chapter 1 focuses largely on the importance of…

4. Chapter 1 begins with a discussion of…

5. Gloves during this time were made from which material?

(see the answer key)

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