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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 8, the author states that the theaters in London were closed. Why was this the case?
(a) Because of church sanctions
(b) Because of political unrest
(c) Because of financial woes
(d) Because of the plague

3. Describe Will’s relationship with the prominent group of playwrights in London during his day.
(a) He copied their plays
(b) He did not fit in with them
(c) He was extremely angry at them
(d) He fit in well with them

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was John Shakespeare’s primary occupation?

2. Chapter 1 begins with a discussion of…

3. Which best describes the theme of Venus and Adonis?

4. Which of Will’s plays does NOT discuss loss of social status?

5. What suggestion is made in Chapter 4 regarding the representation of parenting in Will’s theatrical works?

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