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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 1 ends with a discussion of…

2. What position did Will’s father, John, hold in Stratford?

3. What was Will’s home town?

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

5. What aspect of social life was very important in Will’s time?

(see the answer key)

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