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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Detailed descriptions of John Shakespeare’s alcoholism
(d) Complaints made by Will’s mother

2. What object did Will finally obtain that was a status symbol for his family?
(a) An engraved silver sword
(b) A large flock of sheep
(c) A large carriage
(d) A coat of arms

3. Where did Will meet his future wife?
(a) Stratford
(b) Birmingham
(c) London
(d) Shottery

4. What was a possible hindrance for Will’s traveling to London at this time?
(a) He wanted to stay with his family
(b) He had no license or letter from a patron
(c) He was sick
(d) He had no money

5. What did Will apparently believe in as the “ultimate religion?”
(a) Roman Catholicism
(b) Paganism
(c) Protestantism
(d) Romantic love

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 1 focuses largely on the importance of…

2. What illegal activity was John Shakespeare involved in?

3. How did Will feel about a future career in theater?

4. Chapter 1 begins with a discussion of…

5. John Shakespeare was unable to send Will to…

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