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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chaps. 30-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bloom say is the problem with the character of Coriolanus?
(a) Coriolanus does not explain why he fought against Rome.
(b) Coriolanus' death is not dramatized.
(c) The viewer does not know Coriolanus' reasons for surrendering.
(d) We do not know Voluminia's thoughts about her son's treason.

2. What is Richard III's most famous line?
(a) Is this a dagger I see before me?
(b) To be or not to be.
(c) My kingdom for a horse.
(d) A rose by any other name would be as sweet.

3. How does "Taming of the Shrew" begin?
(a) With a battle.
(b) With a murder.
(c) With a marriage.
(d) With a play within a play.

4. How does Bloom characterize Shylock?
(a) As evil incarnate.
(b) As a comic villain.
(c) As a diminutive Barabas.
(d) As a buffoon.

5. What is it about "Richard III" that leaves Bloom dissatisfied?
(a) The lack of inner dialogue.
(b) The excess of self-consciousness in the characters.
(c) The improbability of Lady Anne's seduction.
(d) The lack of strong motivations for Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Bloom say steals the show in "Romeo and Juliet"?

2. Who does Bloom say influenced his view of Shakespeare?

3. How does Bloom describe performances of "Titus Andronicus"?

4. How does Bloom characterize characters like Hamlet and Falstaff?

5. How does Bloom characterize Anthony's death?

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