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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Will’s characters in Macbeth was a reinvention of one of King James’ ancestors?
(a) Macbeth
(b) Jack Cade
(c) Iago
(d) Banquo

2. In which of Will’s plays do characters get married because of an unhealthy obsession?
(a) Othello
(b) Hamlet
(c) Macbeth
(d) Midsummer Night's Dream

3. Describe Queen Elizabeth’s reaction to Richard II.
(a) She was indifferent
(b) She was pleased
(c) She was apathetic
(d) She was upset

4. What illegal activity was John Shakespeare involved in?
(a) Deer poaching
(b) Spying
(c) Illicit wool dealing
(d) Whiskey brewing

5. In Chapter 9, who was the reigning monarch of England?
(a) King James
(b) King Henry
(c) Queen Catherine
(d) Queen Elizabeth

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Will try to avoid writing incriminating documents?

2. What relationship forms the basis of human interactions in several of Will’s works in his latter days?

3. Which play is presented in Chapter 5 as portraying Will’s empathy with citizens of the lower classes?

4. Will’s plays are considered to be…

5. What was Will’s home town?

(see the answer key)

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