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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 money
(c) He was sick
(d) He had no license or letter from a patron

2. Chapter 5 begins with an examination of…
(a) Will’s financial state
(b) Will’s health
(c) Will’s reasons for leaving Stratford
(d) Will’s childhood

3. Which of these things was NOT an aspect of deer poaching during Will’s day?
(a) It was a test of language
(b) It was a test of manhood
(c) It was a test of skill
(d) It was a test of cleverness

4. John Shakespeare was unable to send Will to…
(a) London
(b) University
(c) Germany
(d) Church

5. What eventually happened to Edmund Campion?
(a) He died of old age
(b) He was made mayor
(c) He was executed
(d) He was given a large sum of money

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 1 ends with a discussion of…

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

3. Involvement with what local group established the groundwork for Will’s later work in London?

4. What character in King Lear may reflect the plight of Edmund Campion?

5. What illegal activity was Will possibly involved in?

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