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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 did Robert Greene do to criticize Will publicly?

2. Which of Will’s children experienced marital troubles?

3. In which play did Will NOT poke fun at the members of the prominent group of playwrights in London during his day?

4. What was the main purpose for Will writing Venus and Adonis?

5. Chapter 11 begins with…

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Will’s relationship with the Earl of Southampton.

4. How did Christopher Marlowe die? What is a speculative theory regarding his death?

5. Why did Will not fit in with the prominent group of playwrights in London? How were they different from him?

6. Who defended Will and his work after the criticism voiced by Robert Greene? Why might this person have defended Will?

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

8. What great tragedy did Will write in the latter part of his life that centered around a father-daughter relationship?

9. Who ascended to the throne after Queen Elizabeth died? Why was this monarch important to Will’s career?

10. When did Will die? Where was he buried?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define Will’s position in the theatrical world. What was the general opinion of Will and his work during his time? How was his work received in England? What is the general opinion of Will and his work now? How is he perceived in the theatrical community now? What, in your opinion, is the primary reason for his success or failure?

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 Robert Greene and his feelings towards Will. Who exactly was Robert Greene? What was his position in London society? How did he know about Will? What were Greene’s feelings towards Will? What did he do to express those feelings?

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