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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which member of Will’s family seemed to be sympathetic towards Roman Catholics and militant Protestants?
(a) Will’s paternal grandfather
(b) Will’s cousin
(c) Will’s father
(d) Will’s brother

2. What was the name of Will’s mother?
(a) Mary Arden
(b) Susanna Marlowe
(c) Lucy Campion
(d) Esther Arden

3. What illegal activity was John Shakespeare involved in?
(a) Spying
(b) Deer poaching
(c) Whiskey brewing
(d) Illicit wool dealing

4. Will’s early education was most likely conducted in what language?
(a) English
(b) French
(c) German
(d) Latin

5. Why did Will try to avoid writing incriminating documents?
(a) He did not have much physical strength
(b) He had a personal conviction against this activity
(c) He was afraid of being accused of treason
(d) He was too busy with other things

Short Answer Questions

1. What main theme in presented in Chapter 4 as occurring in many of Will’s later theatrical works?

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

3. What did Will apparently believe in as the “ultimate religion?”

4. Which play is presented in Chapter 5 as portraying Will’s empathy with citizens of the lower classes?

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

(see the answer key)

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