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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was a popular way of teaching students in Will’s school?
(a) Reading many texts
(b) Travel abroad
(c) Enacting classical plays
(d) Independent studies at home

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

4. Choose the word that best describes the family of Will’s mother.
(a) Wealthy
(b) Imprisoned
(c) Sickly
(d) Poor

5. 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) Iago
(b) Falstaff
(c) Romeo
(d) Angelo

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What object did Will finally obtain that was a status symbol for his family?

3. John Shakespeare was unable to send Will to…

4. What was John Shakespeare’s primary occupation?

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

(see the answer key)

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