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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city did Will live next?
(a) London
(b) Paris
(c) Stratford
(d) Paris

2. Which character in Will’s Titus Andronicus was treated in a particularly horrific way?
(a) King Lear
(b) Falstaff
(c) Lavinia
(d) Juliet

3. In which of Will’s plays do characters get married because of an unhealthy obsession?
(a) Othello
(b) Macbeth
(c) Hamlet
(d) Midsummer Night's Dream

4. What was a possible hindrance for Will’s traveling to London at this time?
(a) He had no license or letter from a patron
(b) He wanted to stay with his family
(c) He was sick
(d) He had no money

5. What characteristic was prevalent among theaters during Will’s day?
(a) Competition
(b) Collaboration
(c) Honesty
(d) Generosity

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of Will’s family seemed to be sympathetic towards Roman Catholics and militant Protestants?

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

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

4. What activity did Will try to avoid while living in London?

5. What was Will’s home town?

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