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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what country is Stratford located?
(a) France
(b) England
(c) Germany
(d) Poland

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) Being selected as the winner of a national contest
(c) Traveling extensively outside of his home town
(d) Attending local festivals at which plays were presented

4. Which of these is a skill that Will needed to learn in order to be successful as an actor?
(a) The ability to run very fast
(b) The ability to cook well
(c) The ability to use a sword effectively
(d) The ability to speak many other languages

5. Which theme in Will’s later works likely stemmed from his family life?
(a) Political activism
(b) Maintaining a good marriage
(c) Loss of status and its restoration
(d) Criminal activity

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Will’s home town?

2. What was a possible hindrance for Will’s traveling to London at this time?

3. Which of Will’s plays does NOT include a reference to gloves?

4. Which of Will’s plays does NOT discuss loss of social status?

5. Chapter 1 ends with a discussion of…

(see the answer key)

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