What is Widge's job with Dr. Bright?

Go and write down the sermons in Chractery

Why is Chris Beeston's reference to Leicester important?

He explains that an actor stole the script

What did the Queen say about Widge's performance?

he would one day make a name for himself

Why does Mr. Heminges want to meet Widge in the Property Room?

Talk to him about letting him stay at the theater

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17-18 Shakespeare Stealer Review

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Questions about Shakespeare Stealer + Shakespeare in the Classroom + Sonnet Notes for the upcoming test.

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1
Why does Widge run when he is at St. Paul's Cathedral?
He got scared of Falconer
He wanted to
He got scared of Falcenor
He got scared of Faaalcooooneeeerrrrrr
2
What was causing Widge discomfort on their way to catch Nick and Falconer?
His metal plate
His open-heart surgery
His unknown internal disease
His sheep blood
3
What is Sander's real name?
Percy Therenom
Simon Bass
Alexander Cooke
Michael Jackson
4
What is a cobweb day?
a storm
when trees start moving in on the spiders
drizzle
heavy rain
5
Who adopts Widge when he was seven?
Falconer
Sea Cow
Mr. Heminges
Dr. Bright
6
Who is the author of Shakespeare Stealer?
Gary Blackwood
William Shakespeare
Tim Green
Samual D. Turnels
7
How did Mr. Armin defeat Falconer?
d) Both A and C
c) stabbing him squarely in the chest
b) through the power of the beard
a) cool fancy somersault
8
How many trunks were there in the property room when Widge went in to steal the book?
a dozen
a million
half a dozen
twenty
9
What is Whitehall?
A special hall
A hall painted white
A royal court
The queen's room
10
Which one of these is NOT something Widge owned?
linen tunic
woolen stocing
gold shillings
leather wallet
11
"Wis" means...?
think
girls
yes
maybe
12
What sport is where you set a pack of dogs on a toothless bear?
dog chase
fire dog
bull running
bearbaiting
13
What is Widge's new name?
Nick
PidgeWidgeon
Johnny
Pedrigano
14
In a sonnet, a/an _______________ is a pair of syllables.
pentameter
iamb
meter
petrach
15
What happened that kept the Globe from catching fire completely?
Rain
The firefighters
The sun
My jawline
16
In Ch. 18, Widge is stuck in the...
Pope's house
Thames River
Property Room
playhouse
17
Where was Widge born?
a big, strong kid
small and skroneeeeeeeey
tall and even taller
small and scrony
18
When would Widge fetch the other preachers' sermons for Dr. Bright?
every other day
every day
every Saturday
every Sabbath
19
What is Widge's job with Dr. Bright?
clean Dr. Bright's house
Clean the stables
eat porridge
Go and write down the sermons in Chractery
20
How many shillings does Mr. Armin give the boat driver?
4
1
3
2
21
Why does Widge cry at the end?
He lost his home
Widge was dying
Julia died
Julia was leaving
22
Where was Julian's old home?
Alsatia
Tatooine
York
Leicester
23
Why is Chris Beeston's reference to Leicester important?
Because it contained gold
He explains that an actor stole the script
It is part of history and history is important
Because it was sacred legacy to hold
24
What did the Queen say about Widge's performance?
he should give up because he is horrible
he would one day make a name for himself
if he loved Steph Curry, he would be a better play
he could be a very good player with some practice
25
Who wanted to have Widge arrested when he was caught trying to copy the play?
Mr. Heminges
TrOlLeYs
The cannoneer
Nick
26
Who is Nick talking to in the tavern the second time Widge and Sander find him?
Stephen Curry
Julian
Falconer
Mr. Pope
27
How does Widge hurt himself in the woods?
Falconer stabbed him
He stepped on a twig
He stepped on a rock
Accidentally hit the horse and the horse kicked him
28
How many lines are in a sonnet?
10
14
8
12
29
How many facts do we know for sure about Shakespeare?
5
4
6
10
30
Which decision does Widge make in the end of the book?
to go with Falconer
to find his parents
to live on his own
to stay with the playhouse
31
The one script of Hamlet was guarded by whom?
Sander
Other
Falconer
Widge
32
What is the servant girl's name?
Juliana
Bill
Ally
Libby
33
What is the reaction of Chamberlain's Men and Mr. Shakespeare when they learn Widge's secret?
They were super mad
They killed him
They didn't care
They were sad
34
What are two things at which Widge is particularly good?
fake dying and lying
fake dying and saying, "LOOK AT ALL THOSE CHICKENS!"
lying and stealing
cheating and stealing
35
In Ch. 11, Mr. Heminges asks who wants to be in charge of Widge. Who volunteered?
Mr. Heminges himself
Sander
Mr. Bass
Mr. Pope
36
In Ch. 23, on what day did all of the players ferry across the river to perform for the queen?
Wednesday
Saturday
Thursday
Friday
37
What does Simon Bass tell Widge he had to do?
make a treaty with North Korea
steal a Shakespeare play
clean the stables
steal an OLGC musical
38
For how much was Widge sold?
12 Monopoly dollars
10 shillings
11 shillings
12 shillings
39
Where does Widge stay while he was in London?
the George
the Marriot
the Hyatt
the Ritz-Carlton
40
What does "You will make a name for yourself" mean?
You will be named Joe.
You will get to change your name.
You will be famous.
You will be happy.
41
Who invented the sonnet?
Shakespeare
Hemmingway
Homer
Petrach
42
Julian is actually...
a spy sent to steal plays
a boy
If Ewan McGregor doesn't play Obi-Wan in an anthology film..
a girl
43
Who appears in Widge's dreams?
Nick
Hi
Himself
Falconer
44
What job does Mr. Heminges offer Julia?
meet the queen
collect money
be in a play
dress like a clown
45
What is the curfew for Londoners?
9:00 am
3:00 am
9:00 pm
there isn't one
46
How many children did Mr. Shakespeare have?
2
1
4
3
47
Why does Mr. Heminges want to meet Widge in the Property Room?
He realized Widge lied to him and was looking for the script
He realized that Widge was Sander the whole time!!1!11!!!1!!
He wanted to kick him out
Talk to him about letting him stay at the theater
48
When does Widge meet Mr. Shakespeare?
When Widge is trying to steal the script
After Widge's first performance
Whitewashing the roof
When he is eating breakfast
49
Who originally plays Ophelia in the play?
Julian
DEREK SHEPHERD
Widge
Nick
50
Where does Widge meet Nick for the second time?
a tavern
a house
nowhere
a car
51
In Ch. 16, what did Mr. Shakespeare wear that didn't allow Widge to see his face?
a mask
a black cloak with a hood
a helmet
face paint
52
How many lines does Widge have in his first play?
5
0
3
2
53
What was always Mr. Armin's advice?
never play PubG
always retreat from a fight
never get into a fight
never retreat from a fight
54
Who was the one person that Widge met who immediately befriended him?
Mommy
Sander
Falconer
Nick
55
Why was Queen Elizabeth not married?
there was a law not allowing her to marry
she did not find the right person
could use her status for relations with other countries
nobody wanted to marry her
56
How many lines does Widge miss the first time he went to copy the play?
about 50
about 20
about 100
none
57
Who rescued Widge when he was in the bad part of London?
Falconer
Dr. Bright
Julian
Sander
58
How did Nick react to the fact that Julian was a girl?
His legs fell off
He didn't know
He wasn't surprised at all
He was shocked
59
In what year was Widge born?
1587
1593
1597
1601
60
What play is Widge trying to steal?
Tilted Towers
Porklet
Hamlet
Piglet
61
What does Widge think Falconer resembles when he first meets him?
death, or the devil
himself
a falcon
Dr. Bright
62
London is on which river?
The Hudson
The Snake
The Ohio
The Thames
63
Which of the following is NOT a quality of London in 1593?
most people lived in poverty
the Plague was spreading
place of great contrasts
the streets were violent
64
When does Julia re-enter their lives?
3 days before Boxing Day, as they prepped for R&J
6 days before Christmas as they prepped for 12th Night
a week before Christmas as they prepped for 12th Night
the day before Christmas as they prepped for 12th night
65
What are the "jakes"?
The restrooms
The name for the actors
Spongebob's pets (Jakes 1, 2, and 3) - the three Jaketeers!
Backstage
66
Why does the queen look older from up close?
She does not look old
She has black teeth, pasty white make up, and dyed red hair
She had no make up on
She has wrinkles on
67
Why does Widge fall into the Thames?
He wanted to swim away from Falconer
It was too hot outside and he needed a bath anyway
He vomited and fell in
Someone hit their boat and he fell out
68
What does Nick drop near the river?
himself
the script
his sword
nothing
69
What did the players use as a prop for blood in sword fights during performances?
sheep's blood
There were no props
llama's blood
donkey's blood
70
What part was Widge given to play in A Spanish Tragedy?
a messanger
a main female character
a tree
a main male character
71
Who plays the queen in Hamlet?
Julian
Nick
Widge
Meredith Grey
72
What is a difference between the French theater and the theater in London?
only men can perform in France
ME, the lead!
bad leather seats in France
women can perform in France
73
How many syllables are in each line of a sonnet?
12
14
8
10
74
Which skill had Widge acquired at the orphanage?
leadership
obedience
lying
honesty
75
In what sport did Mr. Armin teach his students to never retreat?
basketball
hot dog eating contests
fencing
cricket
76
What words did Widge learn?
honesty, trust, loyalty, friendship, family, home
fun, happy, love, enthusiastic, entertainment, good
religion, math, sister, brother, honor, ice cream
TrOlLeYs, TrOlLeYs, TrOlLeYs, TrOlLeYs, TrOlLeYs, TrOlLeYs
77
In what shape is the Globe Theater?
circle
pentagon
hexagon
octagon
78
Who is behind the Falconer mask?
JOHN CENA (dun dunna dunnnnn)
Simon Bass
Dr. Bright
Julian

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