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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which early farcical play written by Will was likely influenced by his studies in school?
(a) Macbeth
(b) Hamlet
(c) Comedy of Errors
(d) Henry IV

2. Will’s early education was most likely conducted in what language?
(a) Latin
(b) English
(c) German
(d) French

3. What was a popular way of teaching students in Will’s school?
(a) Travel abroad
(b) Independent studies at home
(c) Reading many texts
(d) Enacting classical plays

4. Will attended a school that was most likely for…
(a) Boys and girls alike
(b) Religious students only
(c) Upper middle class students
(d) Servants

5. What trait is characteristic of all Will’s rural characters?
(a) Dignity
(b) Bitterness
(c) Jealousy
(d) Happiness in marriage

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 1 ends with a discussion of…

2. What is a possible evidence for John’s Shakespeare’s suspected alcoholism?

3. Chapter 1 gives the most information about Will’s…

4. In what country is Stratford located?

5. What object did Will finally obtain that was a status symbol for his family?

(see the answer key)

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