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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What suggestion is made in Chapter 4 regarding the representation of parenting in Will’s theatrical works?
(a) Parenting was extremely desirable
(b) Parenting was not desirable
(c) The female carried all of the parental responsibilities
(d) The male carried all of the parental responsibilities

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

3. Who is NOT an example of a villainous character in Will’s later work that stemmed from exposure to plays in his younger years?
(a) Falstaff
(b) Iago
(c) Angelo
(d) Romeo

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

5. In Chapter 3, what occupation is presented as one that Will might have done while living in Lancashire?
(a) Cook
(b) Actor
(c) Teacher
(d) Priest

Short Answer Questions

1. What appears to be a driving force behind Will’s hasty marriage?

2. What was the name of Will’s wife?

3. In his plays, Will defined love as…

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

5. Which of these things was NOT an aspect of deer poaching during Will’s day?

(see the answer key)

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