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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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

2. Where did Will meet his future wife?
(a) Stratford
(b) Shottery
(c) London
(d) Birmingham

3. Chapter 1 ends with a discussion of…
(a) Will’s religious preferences
(b) Will’s claim to fame
(c) Will’s rural roots
(d) Will’s brilliance

4. Choose the phrase that most accurately describes Will’s wife.
(a) In poor health
(b) Unstable mentally
(c) Financially well-to-do
(d) Extremely mean

5. What was a popular way of teaching students in Will’s school?
(a) Enacting classical plays
(b) Independent studies at home
(c) Travel abroad
(d) Reading many texts

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What eventually happened to Edmund Campion?

3. What is a possible evidence for John’s Shakespeare’s suspected alcoholism?

4. In what city did Will live next?

5. What was the name of Will’s mother?

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