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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 was another significant innovation in Hamlet that refers to the development of the play’s characters?
2. Where did Will live near the end of his life?
3. In which of Will’s plays does Sir John Falstaff appear?
4. Which description does NOT fit the members of the important group of playwrights in London during Will’s day?
5. What happened to the Earl of Essex?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. How did Christopher Marlowe die? What is a speculative theory regarding his death?
3. Why did Will return to Stratford in the latter years of his life?
4. Why was Will’s removal of explained motivation for the actions of his characters important?
5. What happened to Will’s financial standing after the production of Hamlet? What was Will able to purchase for his family?
6. Describe Will’s relationship with the Earl of Southampton.
7. In what ways were Christopher Marlowe and Will similar?
8. What is Venus and Adonis? What is it about?
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. What are two main innovations present in Hamlet?
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 author’s opinion of Will throughout the book. Would you say that Greenblatt is a fan of Will and his work? What opinion does Greenblatt seem to have of Will’s decisions throughout his life? Does Greenblatt’s opinion of Will change your own opinion of Will?
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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