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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. What does Tamburlaine the Great contain that impacted Will’s own writing?
2. Which early farcical play written by Will was likely influenced by his studies in school?
3. Chapter 1 begins with a discussion of…
4. What was Will’s home town?
5. What characteristic was prevalent among theaters during Will’s day?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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.
2. Who was Edmund Campion? What faith was he devoted to?
3. What influence did Will’s education have on his later work as a playwright?
4. In what language was Will’s education conducted? Was this common?
5. What are some possible reasons for Will’s leaving Stratford and going to London?
6. Describe the relationship between Brutus and Portia in Will’s play Julius Caesar. Is this relationship healthy or unhealthy? Why is it an important indicator of how Will depicted marriage in his plays?
7. List 3 popular forms of entertainment in London during Will’s time.
8. Was it dangerous for people to travel by road in Will’s day? What did they need for safe passage?
9. Describe the school environment in which Will was educated. What things were unique about his education?
10. Why might Will have engaged in deer poaching? Were there social implications for this activity?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Discuss Will’s relationship with the Earl of Southampton. Who was the Earl? How did Will meet him? Why was the Earl important to Will’s career? What personal relationship, if any, did Will have with the Earl? Give one specific example illustrating your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Will’s father and mother. Who were they? What information is given about them? In your opinion, did they have a major impact on Will’s later career as a playwright? Give at least one specific example to support your answer.
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