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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Will feel about a future career in theater?
(a) He felt torn between theater and teaching
(b) He did not like the idea of it at all
(c) He did not care
(d) He liked the idea of it very much

2. Involvement with what local group established the groundwork for Will’s later work in London?
(a) A local church
(b) A local acting company
(c) A local government office
(d) A local brewery

3. What appears to be a driving force behind Will’s hasty marriage?
(a) Career opportunities
(b) Weather conditions
(c) Pregnancy
(d) Money

4. What was John Shakespeare’s primary occupation?
(a) Teacher
(b) Glove maker
(c) Priest
(d) Builder

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What important thing was developed in Will through his early education?

2. Which theme in Will’s later works likely stemmed from his family life?

3. Where did Will possibly live between the time of his school days and his marriage?

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

5. What characteristic of Campion might have hindered Will’s future work in theater?

(see the answer key)

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