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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Will’s plays does NOT discuss loss of social status?
(a) The Merchant of Venice
(b) Romeo and Juliet
(c) Twelfth Night
(d) The Tempest

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

3. What is another aspect of Will’s early life that impacted his later theatrical career?
(a) Studying with renowned playwrights of his day
(b) Attending local festivals at which plays were presented
(c) Traveling extensively outside of his home town
(d) Being selected as the winner of a national contest

4. What was the name of Will’s mother?
(a) Mary Arden
(b) Lucy Campion
(c) Susanna Marlowe
(d) Esther Arden

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

Short Answer Questions

1. John Shakespeare was unable to send Will to…

2. Chapter 1 gives the most information about Will’s…

3. Who was primarily responsible for the loss of social standing in Will’s family?

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

5. What was John Shakespeare’s primary occupation?

(see the answer key)

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