The Shakespeare Authorship Question

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Which term best describes the Shakespeare authorship question?

  • Inconclusive
  • Accepted
  • Controversial (correct)
  • Unimportant

What is the general reaction among Shakespeare scholars when the authorship question is raised?

  • Contempt and disdain (correct)
  • Indifference and apathy
  • Curiosity and interest
  • Acceptance and agreement

How do many writers and thinkers feel about the possibility of Shakespeare using a pseudonym?

  • They believe it is false
  • They suspect it to be true (correct)
  • They have no opinion on the matter
  • They consider it irrelevant

What is the general attitude towards questioning Shakespeare's authorship in social settings?

<p>It is considered offensive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevailing view among Shakespeare scholars regarding the authorship question?

<p>Shakespeare wrote the works attributed to him (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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