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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these is a writing technique that Will used in writing Hamlet?
(a) Group writing
(b) Alliteration
(c) Rewriting of an earlier play
(d) Intentional forgetfulness of characters

2. What phrase best describes the Earl of Southampton?
(a) Self-indulgent
(b) In poor health
(c) Focused on traveling
(d) Religious

3. In which of Will’s plays are there characters of unequal mental or spiritual status?
(a) Romeo and Juliet
(b) As You Like It
(c) Hamlet
(d) Othello

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

5. Which of Will’s plays does NOT discuss loss of social status?
(a) The Merchant of Venice
(b) The Tempest
(c) Romeo and Juliet
(d) Twelfth Night

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these prominent playwrights died last?

2. Which of these descriptions does NOT reflect Will’s relationship with the Globe Theater?

3. What happened to the members of the important group of playwrights in London during Will’s day?

4. What was a difference between Will and Christopher Marlowe that is presented in Chapter 6?

5. Choose the word that best describes the family of Will’s mother.

(see the answer key)

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