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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What play did Will write shortly after Richard II that is one of his most remarkable achievements?
(a) Richard II
(b) Hamlet
(c) King Lear
(d) Macbeth

2. Which of these descriptions does NOT reflect Will’s relationship with the Globe Theater?
(a) Important actor
(b) Principal playwright
(c) Key investor
(d) Chief critic

3. Which of Will’s plays was being performed during the rebellion by the Earl of Essex?
(a) Macbeth
(b) Richard II
(c) Hamlet
(d) King Lear

4. Why did Will try to avoid writing incriminating documents?
(a) He was too busy with other things
(b) He was afraid of being accused of treason
(c) He had a personal conviction against this activity
(d) He did not have much physical strength

5. In his plays, Will defined love as…
(a) An ideal
(b) Disgusting
(c) A poor choice
(d) Unhealthy

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chapter 8 say that Will may have developed towards the Earl of Southampton?

2. In which of Will’s plays do characters get married because of an unhealthy obsession?

3. What was the main purpose for Will writing Venus and Adonis?

4. What is the name of another epic poem that Will wrote?

5. What situation did Will leave behind in London when he went to Stratford?

(see the answer key)

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