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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

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. Chapter 11 begins with…
(a) More discussion about Venus and Adonis
(b) More discussion about King Lear
(c) More discussion about Hamlet
(d) More discussion about Othello

3. What circumstance heavily influenced the writing of Hamlet?
(a) The birth of Will’s daughter
(b) Will’s impending death
(c) The death of Will’s son
(d) The death of Will’s wife

4. What was a result of the production of Hamlet?
(a) Will’s position as a preeminent playwright was assured
(b) Will was made a knight by the queen
(c) Will’s position as a playwright in London was destroyed
(d) Will was invited to go to France to write plays

5. Which member of the important group of playwrights in London was particularly opposed to Will’s success?
(a) Robert Greene
(b) The Earl of Southampton
(c) Richard Field
(d) Christopher Marlowe

Short Answer Questions

1. What name was given to Will’s troupe during the reign of King James?

2. What genre was NOT produced by both Will and Christopher Marlowe?

3. What was Will’s future patron determined NOT to do?

4. Who staged a rebellion against Queen Elizabeth that is described in Chapter 10?

5. What did Will buy for his family in Stratford during this time?

Short Essay Questions

1. In which of his plays did Will make fun of the works of the members of the prominent group of playwrights in London?

2. How did Robert Greene feel about Will? What did Greene do to express his feelings?

3. What was the Globe? What was its significance? Why was it moved to another location?

4. What was Will’s response to the fact that Richard II was not well-received by Queen Elizabeth?

5. Who was the Earl of Southampton? What impact did he have on Will’s career?

6. What were the provisions of Will’s will? What object did he leave to his wife?

7. What were some main differences between Will and Christopher Marlowe?

8. Why was Will’s removal of explained motivation for the actions of his characters important?

9. Describe the prominent group of playwrights in London during Will’s day. Name two of the members of this group.

10. Which character did Will create that seemed to be a reflection of his experiences with both Christopher Marlowe and Robert Greene? What is one trait of this character?

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