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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was John Shakespeare’s primary occupation?
(a) Builder
(b) Priest
(c) Teacher
(d) Glove maker

2. Where did Will go, apparently in retreat, shortly after his marriage?
(a) Stratford
(b) Lancashire
(c) Paris
(d) London

3. Which member of the important group of playwrights in London was particularly opposed to Will’s success?
(a) Richard Field
(b) The Earl of Southampton
(c) Christopher Marlowe
(d) Robert Greene

4. In which of these writings did Will refer to his wife?
(a) His will
(b) His epic poems
(c) His theater contract
(d) His sonnets

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 1 begins with a discussion of…

2. What was the name of Will’s wife?

3. Will’s early education was most likely conducted in what language?

4. Which of these was NOT an element of patronage during Will’s day?

5. Who is NOT an example of a villainous character in Will’s later work that stemmed from exposure to plays in his younger years?

(see the answer key)

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