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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. In Chapter 8, the author states that the theaters in London were closed. Why was this the case?
2. Which is NOT a description of Christopher Marlowe?
3. Which of Will’s plays does the removal of motivation for characters’ actions NOT affect?
4. Which person associated with Queen Elizabeth was executed on accusations of heresy and treason?
5. Who staged a rebellion against Queen Elizabeth that is described in Chapter 10?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was Will’s response to the fact that Richard II was not well-received by Queen Elizabeth?
2. Who was the Earl of Southampton? What impact did he have on Will’s career?
3. 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?
4. In which of his plays did Will make fun of the works of the members of the prominent group of playwrights in London?
5. What Jewish character did Will create that plays a central role in his play The Merchant of Venice? What play did Christopher Marlowe write that is about a Jew?
6. Describe Will’s relationship with the Earl of Southampton.
7. Who defended Will and his work after the criticism voiced by Robert Greene? Why might this person have defended Will?
8. Why did Will not fit in with the prominent group of playwrights in London? How were they different from him?
9. How did Christopher Marlowe die? What is a speculative theory regarding his death?
10. What were some main differences between Will and Christopher Marlowe?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Define Will’s position in the theatrical world. What was the general opinion of Will and his work during his time? How was his work received in England? What is the general opinion of Will and his work now? How is he perceived in the theatrical community now? What, in your opinion, is the primary reason for his success or failure?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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