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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Will’s home town?
(a) London
(b) Birmingham
(c) Stratford-upon-Avon
(d) Lancashire

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

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

4. Which of Will’s plays does NOT include a reference to gloves?
(a) Twelfth Night
(b) Othello
(c) Midsummer Night's Dream
(d) Hamlet

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a possible evidence for John’s Shakespeare’s suspected alcoholism?

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

3. Chapter 1 ends with a discussion of…

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

5. What was John Shakespeare’s primary occupation?

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