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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Archidamus invites Camillo for a visit, what does he say is lacking at his home?
(a) Entertainment.
(b) Women.
(c) Horses.
(d) Gambling.

2. Why does Mamillius fall ill?
(a) Due to the shame of the situation with his parents.
(b) Due to his father's ranting.
(c) Due to stress.
(d) Due to his mother's absence.

3. What does Paulina say she does, if she is a man?
(a) Fight the king until he is dead.
(b) Fight the king until he acknowledges the truth.
(c) Fight the king because he is wrong.
(d) Fight the king for the queen's honor.

4. The regions that Camillo and Archidamus are from are located where, in relation to each other?
(a) They are neighboring regions.
(b) They are across a sea.
(c) They are across an ocean.
(d) They are across a river.

5. Polixenes tells Hermione that he and Leontes sin because they haven't met whom?
(a) Their wives.
(b) The love of their lives.
(c) The most beautiful women.
(d) The right woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Leontes order to take Mamillius away from Hermione?

2. What does Hermione deny after Leontes accuses her of having an affair?

3. What causes Hermione to give birth early?

4. What does Hermione whisper in Mamillius' ear before Leontes enters?

5. Who does Paulina assure that she protects from punishment for allowing her to take the baby out of the prison?

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