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Shakespeare Stealer
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1
Why does Simon Bass want Widge to go to London?
to sell more copies of Bright's book
to give William Shakespeare a message from Bass
to transcribe the text of William Shakespeare's play, Hamlet
to join the acting company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men
2
What does Blackwood use to describe the fight between Falconer and the thieves?
monologue
stage directions
dialogue
soliloquy
3
Which of the following identifies Bright's “charactery”?
speech that is full of puns
analysis of other people's personalities
a. a system for predicting the future
a system of swift writing
4
From the context, which of the following best defines a “tablebook”?
a notebook
a textbook
a prescription
a menu
5
Which of the following make up the basic units of drama?
monologues
conflicts
stage directions
acts and scenes
6
Which of the following best describes the tone of The Shakespeare Stealer?
moody and depressing
romantic
harsh and satirical
ingenious and playful
7
When Falconer enters, what do the stage directions describing his appearance suggest about him?
He is a close friend of Bright's.
He is mysterious and possibly violent
He is hopelessly disorganized
He is an intelligent, honest man.
8
Which of the following do you think will be the central focus of the rest of the drama?
Will Widge's mission in London be successful?
What will happen to Falconer?
Will Bright try to repurchase Widge?
Will the audiences in the Midlands like Hamlet?
9
What is the chorus?
the characters who oppose the tragic hero
the playwrights who compete against one another for prizes
a group of performers who comment on the action
the actors who celebrate the happy ending of the play
10
Which of the following is the setting of the first scene in The Shakespeare Stealer?
London
Paris
Berwick-in-Elmit, Yorkshire
Leicaster
11
What invention by Bright plays a central part in The Shakespeare Stealer?
a new apprentice system
a new medicinal potion
a system of shorthand writing
a new stage arrangement for the theater
12
What new complication in the plot is introduced after Falconer appears in the opening scene?
Falconer accuses Bright of stealing sermons.
Falconer wants to purchase Widge's services.
Falconer turns out to be the long-lost father of Widge.
Falconer wants to buy a copy of Bright's book.
13
What kind of person is Bright?
gruff but kind
mild-mannered and shy
odd and greedy
modest and calm
14
In the opening scene, why is Bright angry at Widge?
Widge has complained about his living conditions.
Widge refused to learn the system from Bright's book.
Widge has disappeared without permission.
Widge has been caught copying other sermons for Bright.
15
In the opening scene, which two characters are involved in a conflict?
Widge and Bass
Falconer and Bright
Widge and Bright
Widge and Falconer
16
Which of the following best describes the character of Simon Bass in The Shakespeare Stealer?
inconsiderate and selfish
clever and a bit dishonest
dreamy and idealistic
light-hearted and amusing
17
When a character is alone on stage and reveals private thoughts and feelings that the audience
aside
monologue
soliloquy
dialogue
