WorksheetsThe Shakespeare Stealer - Chpt 1-18
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
When a certain animal runs across his path, Widge takes it as a bad omen. What animal is it?
a cow
a black cat
a hare
a snake
Which word best describes Falconer?
joyful
friendly
mysterious
snobby
Why does Widge speak differently than those around him in London?
He speaks the dialect from a different part of the country
He is poor and everyone else speaks better English
He has a lisp
His mother was a French woman, and he mixes in French words with English
What play was Widge required to steal?
The Tempest
Romeo and Juliet
Hamlet
Midsummer Night's Dream
How did Dr. Bright use Widge's knowledge of charactery for his own purpose?
He had him make his grocery lists.
He used it to send secret notes because he was a spy.
He made him copy other minister's sermons.
How did Widge get his name?
It was a nickname given to him at the orphanage.
He thought it was a cool name so he asked everyone else to use it.
His parents gave it to him.
What happened to Widge and Falconer on their first journey?
They stopped to have a picnic.
Falconer and Widge were beaten up by thieves and left to almost die.
They had a run-in with thieves and beat the thieves up.
Why does Simon Bass want a copy of Hamlet?
He wants to put on his own production of the play and make a profit from the play.
He wants the first copy of the play before everyone else. He’s a collector.
He has an appreciation and love for the arts.
He wants to preserve it for Shakespeare, as a friend.
Which of these is a problem Widge encounters when he tries to copy Hamlet?
He can't hear anything
He drops his pencil and cannot find it again
He is too frightened of Falconer to concentrate
He keeps getting knocked over by the crowd
He gets distracted by the plot and forgets to write
Why did Falconer say, “Close your mouth before your soul flies out” to Widge?
he was concerned that Widge would lose his soul
he was embarrassed by the way Widge acted when he saw London
he thought Widge had bad breath
he wanted him to stop talking
Why did Widge say he was “surprised and a bit hurt” when he is told he must sleep in the stables?
he thought he was on an important mission, but realizes he is still just doing his master’s bidding
he thought Falconer would be more sensitive to his horse allergy
his foot was still hurting and he wanted to stay inside so that someone could tend to his injury
staying in the stables reminded him of his years living with Dr. Bright
What did Widge notice that was different about the section of London around the Globe?
scrawny shoeless children
dark colored shutters
a boarded up plague house
both a and c
Why did Falconer lose his lodging?
he injured the hotel stable boy
he couldn’t afford to pay
he killed a lodger for calling him a Jew
he pushed a lodger into a drainage ditch
Why did Widge have to wait 3 days to see Hamlet the second time?
Hamlet wasn’t showing again until Tuesday
he had to wait until the fire was put out
he had to recover from getting sick after falling into the water
he knew that Tuesday’s performance would be better than the ones before that
What was Widge’s new lookout when he went back to the play for the second time?
backstage
a balcony
the galleries
the players’ entrance
What causes the fire in the theater?
The cannoneer misdirects the shot of the cannon
The actors knock over a lantern during the sword fight
Falconer sets the theater on fire
Widge moves the curtain too close to a candle
Widge knocks over a lantern trying to escape
What happened that kept the Globe from catching fire completely?
the cannoneer stopped firing
the players beat the thatch with their capes
it rained
Widge helped the firefighters
What river is London located on?
Rhine
Danube
Potomac
Thames
What did Widge lose during the fire?
the table-book
his leather wallet
his doublet
a pencil
When does Widge first get the opportunity to steal the full script of Hamlet?
When Shakespeare lets him read the whole script
When he sees the trunk left open
When Falconer breaks into the theater in the middle of the night
When Sander gives Widge the key to the chest for safekeeping
When he is given the book during the play to prompt actors who forget a line
How does Widge react when Mr. Armin praises him?
He’s caught off guard because he’s never been praised before and has a pleasant feeling
He glares back at Mr. Armin because he’s never been praised before
He hugs Mr. Armind because he’s never been praised before
He ignores Mr. Armin because he’s never been praised before
True or False. After he joins Lord Chamberlain's Men, Widge is starting to develop a sense of right and wrong because he is questioning whether or not to steal the playbook.
True
False
Widge is starting to see the players as _____________.
Enemies
Acquaintances
Family members
Coworkers
What way did Nick NOT arrive to the theater during the showing of Hamlet?
Late
Clean
Unshaven
Smelly
When the orphans who live with Mr. Pope jump in Widge’s room, Widge starts to feel ______.
Like he should runaway
Like he has a family for the first time
Like he hates his life
Like he can’t wait to start the day
Where is Julian from?
London
Southwark
Leicester
Alsatia
Who did Widge think was chasing him when he ditched Sander and took off running?
Falconer
Simon Bass
Nick
The ghost of Hamlet
What room did Widge get locked into overnight?
His bedroom
The dressing room
The bathroom
The property room
Preacher and physician who writes a secret written language
Mr. Armin
Mr. Heminges
Dr. Bright
Simon Bass
Preacher and physician who writes a secret written language
Mr. Armin
Mr. Heminges
Dr. Bright
Simon Bass
A skilled swordsman who threatens Widge to fulfill his mission
Falconer
Simon Bass
Mr. Philips
Nick
A gentleman who assigns Widge the task of stealing Hamlet
Mr. Pope
Simon Bass
Mr. Heminges
Mr. Armin
An apprentice who bullied Widge
Nick
Sander
Julian
Libby
Part of Lord Chamberlains Players who stutters. He's the bookkeeper and played Polonius
Mr. Armin
Mr. Heminges
Mr. Pope
Chris Beeston
Stage manager
Mr. Armin
Mr. Philips
Mr. Pope
Mr. Heminges
Had an exchange with Falconer. He played the part of First Gravedigger, and he is the fencing master
Mr. Pope
Mr. Armin
Mr. Heminges
Mr. Phillips
Actor and friend to Widge; plays the part of Ophelia
Nick
Sander
Julian
He plays the part of Second Gravedigger. He also offered housing to Widge and an apprentice position
Mr. Pope
Mr. Armin
Mr. Heminges
Mr. Phillips
Widge’s first friend and also lived with Mr. Pope; actor in Lord Chamberlain’s Men; He taught Widge that theater is family; sometimes played the part of a serving maid
Sander
Nick
Julian
Chris Beeston
Father of Laertes and Ophelia in Hamlet
Polonius
Claudius
Fortinbras
Gertrude
Son of Polonius and brother of Ophelia
Ophelia
Fortinbras
Laertes
Claudius
