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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What characteristic of Campion might have hindered Will’s future work in theater?
(a) His generosity
(b) His wealth
(c) His thievery
(d) His Catholicism

2. In Chapter 12, what does the author suggest that Will feared?
(a) Old age
(b) Financial ruin
(c) The king's wrath
(d) Fire

3. What did Will buy for his family in Stratford during this time?
(a) A large home
(b) A flock of sheep
(c) A horse and carriage
(d) A family sword

4. What appears to be a driving force behind Will’s hasty marriage?
(a) Career opportunities
(b) Weather conditions
(c) Pregnancy
(d) Money

5. What suggestion is made in Chapter 4 regarding the representation of parenting in Will’s theatrical works?
(a) The female carried all of the parental responsibilities
(b) Parenting was extremely desirable
(c) The male carried all of the parental responsibilities
(d) Parenting was not desirable

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these was NOT one of Will’s early comedies?

2. What illegal activity was John Shakespeare involved in?

3. What was Will licensed for during the time that he lived in Stratford?

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

5. Will’s acquisition of more land in Stratford enabled him to be considered a…

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