Virginia Woolf's Shakespeare's Sister - comp.check 2

What main point does Woolf make about Judith's opportunities?

• She lacked the same opportunities as her brother.

• She had many choices.

• She was better educated.

• She was successful.

How does Woolf describe Judith's talent?

• She was not very gifted.

• She loved sports.

• She was as talented as her brother.

• She had no ambition.

What was one barrier Judith faced?

• She could not find a job.

• Women were not allowed to act on stage.

• She did not want to study.

• She was shy.

How did Judith's father respond to her dislike of marriage?

• He beat her.

• He ignored her.

• He let her choose.

• He sent her to school.

Where did Judith go after leaving her home?

• Paris

• London

• Rome

• New York

What did Judith find difficult about the theater?

• Men did not take her seriously.

• She could not read.

• She was too old.

• She had no skills.

Who took pity on Judith eventually?

• Nick Greene

• Her father

• Shakespeare

• The bishop

What tragic end did Judith face?

• She returned home

• She became famous

• She killed herself

• She married

Why does Woolf think Judith's story would end tragically?

• Judith was weak.

• Society limited her choices.

• Women were not allowed to follow their ambitions.

• She was too ambitious.

What is Woolf's opinion on women's potential during Shakespeare's time?

• They were less capable.

• They had equal potential but lacked opportunity.

• They were uninterested.

• They were better educated.