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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the watching public’s response to the execution of Queen Elizabeth’s personal doctor?
(a) Massive fear
(b) Sympathetic pity
(c) Cruel laughter
(d) Great remorse

2. Which of the following was NOT a difference between Will and his wife?
(a) Age
(b) Financial means
(c) Religion
(d) Nationality

3. What did Will publish in rebuttal of Robert Greene’s written attacks?
(a) A play
(b) A public announcement
(c) Nothing
(d) A letter

4. What situation did Will leave behind in London when he went to Stratford?
(a) A threat that he was going to be executed for treason
(b) An ailing father that was close to death
(c) An accusation of embezzlement from the church
(d) A dispute leading to the dismantling and rebuilding of a particular theater

5. Choose the word that best describes the family of Will’s mother.
(a) Imprisoned
(b) Wealthy
(c) Poor
(d) Sickly

Short Answer Questions

1. The urgency of Will’s marriage is reflected in two characters from which of his plays?

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

3. What was a possible hindrance for Will’s traveling to London at this time?

4. Chapter 11 begins with…

5. Choose the phrase that most accurately describes Will’s wife.

(see the answer key)

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