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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 the important group of playwrights in London was particularly opposed to Will’s success?
2. Which of Will’s famous tragedies was written during the reign of King James?
3. Which of these was another prominent playwright (and likely the leader) within the theater community of Will’s day?
4. Which of these prominent playwrights died last?
5. What object did Will leave to his wife after his death?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who ascended to the throne after Queen Elizabeth died? Why was this monarch important to Will’s career?
2. Why did Will not fit in with the prominent group of playwrights in London? How were they different from him?
3. What were the provisions of Will’s will? What object did he leave to his wife?
4. Chapter 9 describes how Queen Elizabeth’s doctor was executed publicly. How did the watching crowd respond? How did this response affect Will’s later works?
5. Why was Will’s removal of explained motivation for the actions of his characters important?
6. Who defended Will and his work after the criticism voiced by Robert Greene? Why might this person have defended Will?
7. Describe the prominent group of playwrights in London during Will’s day. Name two of the members of this group.
8. When did Will die? Where was he buried?
9. 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?
10. How did Christopher Marlowe die? What is a speculative theory regarding his death?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the influential group of playwrights that lived in London during Will’s day. What were the names of two of the members of this group? What characteristics did these men exhibit? Did Will fit in with this group? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Define some main themes of Will’s works. What are two main themes that are consistently seen throughout Will’s theatrical works? Why, in your opinion, does he choose each of these themes? What might have influenced him in selecting these themes? List a play that exemplifies each of the themes you have chosen to discuss.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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