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1
What crime was Marlowe accused of?
theft
blasphemy
withcraft
espionage
2
What kind of education did Marlowe have?
training at a royal acting school
private tutoring in Italy
studies at the Vatican
grammar school & two scholarships
3
Which play was NOT mentioned in the documentary?
The Tempest
Hamlet
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Romeo & Juliet
4
Who is a possible alternative author of Shakespeare's plays?
Christopher Marlowe
Francis Drake
Thomas Kyd
Ben Johnson
5
What cultural phenomenon captivated London in 1594?
the printing press
the opera
public executions
the theatre
6
What religious conflict shaped England during Shakespeare’s youth?
Islam vs. Christianity
Puritanism vs. Protestantism
Anglicanism vs. Catholicism
Buddhism vs. Paganism
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There are many personal letters and manuscripts written by Shakespeare.
False
True
8
Why do some experts question Shakespeare’s authorship?
He didn't travel.
No letters or manuscripts exist.
He was blind.
He died too young.
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Christopher Marlowe died under suspicious circumstances.
True
False
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Why was Shakespeare’s marriage to Anne Hathaway unusual?
She was royal.
She was 8 years older.
They married in secret.
They were cousins.
