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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What trait is characteristic of all Will’s rural characters?
(a) Dignity
(b) Bitterness
(c) Happiness in marriage
(d) Jealousy

2. What characteristic of Campion might have hindered Will’s future work in theater?
(a) His wealth
(b) His thievery
(c) His generosity
(d) His Catholicism

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

4. What aspect of social life was very important in Will’s time?
(a) Honesty
(b) Generosity
(c) Health
(d) Status

5. What is another aspect of Will’s early life that impacted his later theatrical career?
(a) Attending local festivals at which plays were presented
(b) Traveling extensively outside of his home town
(c) Being selected as the winner of a national contest
(d) Studying with renowned playwrights of his day

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the result of Will’s threatened punishment for his illegal activity?

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

3. What illegal activity was John Shakespeare involved in?

4. In which of these writings did Will refer to his wife?

5. Who was primarily responsible for the loss of social standing in Will’s family?

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