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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. Who took Robert Greene in so that he did not have to die on the streets of London?
2. In what year did Will die?
3. Which best describes the relationship between Will and Christopher Marlowe?
4. Which of Will’s famous tragedies was written during the reign of King James?
5. What genre was NOT produced by both Will and Christopher Marlowe?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the prominent group of playwrights in London during Will’s day. Name two of the members of this group.
2. In which of his plays did Will make fun of the works of the members of the prominent group of playwrights in London?
3. What were some main differences between Will and Christopher Marlowe?
4. Why did Will not fit in with the prominent group of playwrights in London? How were they different from him?
5. When did Will die? Where was he buried?
6. In Chapter 10, the author discusses a personal tragedy that occurred in Will’s life. What was this tragedy? Where did Will go after this tragedy occurred?
7. 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?
8. What was the Globe? What was its significance? Why was it moved to another location?
9. What are two main innovations present in Hamlet?
10. What happened to Will’s financial standing after the production of Hamlet? What was Will able to purchase for his family?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Will’s marriage to Anne Hathaway. What were the circumstances of their meeting and urgent marriage? Did Will appear to have a happy marriage? Why or why not? Give an example from his early life and one from his later life to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Describe Will’s own family life. Did he have children? What were their names? How did he appear to feel about his children? Did he enjoy parenting? What choices did he make to illustrate how he felt about his children?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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