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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which member of Will’s family seemed to be sympathetic towards Roman Catholics and militant Protestants?
2. Chapter 5 ends with a discussion of…
3. In Chapter 3, what occupation is presented as one that Will might have done while living in Lancashire?
4. Which of these things was NOT an aspect of deer poaching during Will’s day?
5. In what country is Stratford located?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who was Will’s wife? What was her financial standing? What religious preference did she likely have?
2. Describe the school environment in which Will was educated. What things were unique about his education?
3. Discuss the possible reason for Will’s hasty marriage and identify which of Will’s plays reflects the same urgency between a male and female character.
4. What was Tamburlaine the Great? Who wrote it? Why was it significant?
5. Describe Will’s involvement with “The Queen’s Men.” Why was his involvement with this group important to his career?
6. List 3 popular forms of entertainment in London during Will’s time.
7. What influence did Will’s education have on his later work as a playwright?
8. Describe the general feelings towards Roman Catholics during the England of Will’s day.
9. What types of things would Will have needed to learn in order to be a successful actor in his day?
10. Describe the prevalent attitude of theater owners during this time. What was their primary concern?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Define the methods of recreation in London during Will’s day. What types of activities were used for recreation? Where did these activities primarily take place? What impact did these activities have on Will’s career and on his success? How are these activities different from recreational activities today?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the local country festivals of Will’s time. What were the themes of these local festivals? Why were they celebrated? Why would Will have attended these festivals? What impact did they have on his later work?
Essay Topic 3
Describe Will’s own family life. Did he have children? What were their names? How did he appear to feel about his children? Did he enjoy parenting? What choices did he make to illustrate how he felt about his children?
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