Shakespeare Stealer Ch 27 (The End)!!!!
The Shakespeare Stealer is a 1998 historical fiction novel by Gary Blackwood. The novel recounts the story of Widge, an orphan whose master sends him to steal Hamlet from The Lord Chamberlain's Men. You have already done reading the book, this quiz below is designed to help you review chapter 27. Give it a try!
- 1.
Why did the constable let Widge and Mr. Armin go?
- 2.
What was the reaction of the writer, Mr. Shakespeare, to Widge’s secret way ofcoming to the Globe and becoming a prentice?
- 3.
What had Mr. Armin taught his students in fencing class never to do?
- A.
Face an opponent
- B.
Retreat from an opponent
- C.
Stab an opponent
- D.
Advance on an opponent
Correct Answer
B. Retreat from an opponentExplanation
Mr. Armin taught his students in fencing class never to retreat from an opponent. This suggests that retreating is considered a disadvantageous move in fencing. It is likely that Mr. Armin emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong and assertive stance while facing an opponent, rather than backing away or showing signs of weakness. By teaching his students not to retreat, Mr. Armin aimed to instill in them the mindset of being proactive and taking control of the fencing match.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How was Mr. Armin not heeding his own advice?
- A.
He was in almost constant advance before Falconer's attack
- B.
He was facing Falconer before Falconer's attack
- C.
He was fencing before Falconer's attack
- D.
He was in almost constant retreat before Falconer's attack
Correct Answer
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What happened to Falconer?
- A.
Falconer stabs Mr. Armin.
- B.
Falconer is stabbed in the stomach
- C.
Falconer is stabbed in the shoulder
- D.
Falconer retreats
Correct Answer
B. Falconer is stabbed in the stomachExplanation
Falconer is stabbed in the stomach. This means that someone attacked Falconer and inflicted a wound in their abdominal area. The severity of the injury is not specified, but it suggests that Falconer was physically harmed during the incident.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who is behind the Falconer mask?
Correct Answer
Simon Bass
Mr. BassExplanation
The correct answer is Simon Bass or Mr. Bass. This suggests that the person behind the Falconer mask could be either Simon Bass or someone referred to as Mr. Bass.Rate this question:
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How had Mr. Armin come to know Simon Bass?
- A.
He was hired to steal a play as well
- B.
They were in a company together
- C.
They went to school together
- D.
They grew up in the same town
Correct Answer
B. They were in a company togetherExplanation
Mr. Armin came to know Simon Bass because they were in a company together. This suggests that they both worked for the same company and likely interacted with each other during their time there.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Widge is offered a role as an actor in the company.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Widge being offered a role as an actor in the company is a true statement. This implies that the company is interested in hiring Widge as an actor, indicating that Widge has the opportunity to work in the company in an acting capacity.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How was the theater in France different from the theater in England?
- A.
Women can own a company of actors
- B.
There are no female parts in any plays
- C.
Women are not allowed to go to the theater
- D.
Women are allowed to act
Correct Answer
A. Women can own a company of actorsExplanation
In France, women had the opportunity to own a company of actors, which means they could have control and leadership roles within the theater industry. This was different from England, where women were not allowed to own companies of actors. This difference in gender roles and opportunities for women in the theater industry set France apart from England.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What 3 words had Widge dropped from his vocabulary? (choose three)
- A.
Ken
- B.
Wis
- C.
Yes
- D.
Tis
- E.
Shall
- F.
Aye
Correct Answer(s)
A. Ken
B. Wis
F. AyeExplanation
Widge had dropped the words "ken," "wis," and "aye" from his vocabulary. These words are all old-fashioned or dialectal terms that are not commonly used in modern English. "Ken" means to know or understand, "wis" means to know or be aware of, and "aye" means yes. By dropping these words, Widge is likely choosing to use more modern and widely understood terms in his speech.Rate this question:
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