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1
Why did Widge not get all the lines copied down during his first visit?
He lost his table-book and pencil.
The players caught him.
The players spoke too fast. He got caught up in the play.
The crowd pushed him around and he couldn't write.
2
Widge and Lord Chamberlain's Men will perform the play, Hamlet for _________.
Lord Essex
King George
Lord Admiral's Men
Queen Elizabeth
3
While Mr. Armin was dueling with Falconer, what did Widge do?
He wrapped himself around Falconer's legs.
He went to get the other players.
He found a weapon and went after Falconer.
He went after the horse and retrieved the play book.
4
He is the bookkeeper for Lord Chamberlain's Men.
Mr. Pope
Mr. Shakespeare
Mr. Armin
Mr. Heminges
5
Which player played Ophelia and turned out to be a girl?
Sander
Julian
Thomas
Nick
6
Why doesn't Widge answer the Queen's question about his name?
He doesn't hear the Queen's question clearly.
He is too embarrassed.
He doesn't know the answer.
He is too nervous.
7
True or False: Julian's secret is revealed when his boat capsizes in the Thames.
False
True
8
He bought Widge from Dr. Bright and took him to London to steal the play.
Thomas
Sander
Falconer
Julian
9
Who was the player who bullied Widge, gambled, and was late for performances?
Nick
Sander
Thomas
Julian
10
Widge decides that his new name will be
Penelope
Pigginful
Pedringano
Pigwidgeon
11
When Widge gets lost in London, how does Julian save him from the two thugs?
He duels with them and wins.
He creates a distraction.
He grew up in the area, and knows people.
He and Sander jump them from behind.
12
What did the players use to get the look of "real blood"?
They used beets to turn water red.
They used goat's blood.
They used sheep's blood.
They asked groundlings to donate blood.
13
Which TWO languages does Widge know?
Calligraphy and English
English and British
English and French
Charactery and English
14
True or False: Widge helps a wounded Nick because he wants Nick to stop bullying him.
True
False
15
How does Widge explain his presence at the Globe after the fire?
He wants to become a player.
He lost his table-book and is looking for it.
He would like to a money collector.
He is working for Simon Bass.
16
When Widge went to the Globe the second time, what accident did he cause?
He was pushed onto stage and had to play one of the parts.
He dropped paint on William Shakespeare.
He distracted the cannoneer and the Globe caught fire.
He was caught and had to explain himself to Mr. Heminges.
17
True or False: Julia cannot perform in plays because it's illegal.
True
False
18
What is Falconer's true identity?
Simon Bass
Mr. Heminges
William Shakespeare
Widge's father
19
Nick is found in a pub talking to
Julia
Julian
Falconer
Ophelia
20
He is Widge's second master. He wanted to steal Hamlet.
Mr. Armin
Falconer
Dr. Bright
Simon Bass
21
Dr. Bright teaches Widge a system of shorthand called
Coding
Charactery
Calligraphy
Graffiti
22
According to their contract, Falconer buys Widge for
one hundred dollars
ten pounds sterling
a handful of rubies
an ounce of gold
23
How do the players find out that Julian is a girl?
Her father shows up at the Globe and tells everyone.
Nick injured her in a sword fight.
She tells Sander and Widge about it, and they let it slip.
Julian decides to tell the players before her father does.
24
After Falconer's death, what did Mr. Armin tell Widge about Simon Bass's theater company?
They were disgraced in front of the queen.
Simon left Lord Chamberlain's Men and took players.
He would steal from the villages where they performed.
His company was made up of players from Jewish background.
25
"Now two threats hung over me like the building in that narrow, stinking alley." This is a_____
idiom
allusion
metaphor
simile
26
Who used to perform with Lord Chamberlain's Men?
Dr. Bright
Mistress MacGregor
Simon Bass
Julian's father
27
True or False: Widge forgets his lines during the dress rehearsal of Hamlet.
True
False
28
Nick becomes angry when he learns Julian is actually
Mr. Shakespeare's son.
a girl.
a member of Simon Bass' theatre company.
his long-lost cousin.
29
How will Widge's experience with charactery help Simon Bass?
He will write all the sides for the players.
He will have Widge copy down sermons.
He will have Widge secretly copy the script of Hamlet.
He will have Widge copy down medication for the apothecary.
30
How do Widge and Sander end up getting more roles in the company?
Nick runs away and they need players.
A new play has come out and more parts are available.
Shakespeare has decided that he favors Widge and Sander.
Nick is moved into male roles and Julian can't act.
31
True or False: Mr. Armin tells Widge that it's ok if you steal others' work.
False
True
32
Widge spends the night
at Mr. Shakespeare's house.
at Whitehall with the Queen.
in the property room.
in the tiring-room.
33
The Shakespeare Stealer takes place in
modern-day England.
the late 1500's in England.
the late 1500's in France.
modern-day United States.
34
Who is the real Shakespeare Stealer?
Nick
Julian
Widge
Thomas
35
True or False: Mr. Heminges makes Widge return to Falconer.
True
False
36
Why does Julia decide to move to France?
Her current employer is moving there.
In France, women can be players.
She could not find a job with Lord Admiral's Men.
Her father has threatened her.
