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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The regions that Camillo and Archidamus are from are located where, in relation to each other?

2. Why does Leontes believe he has to kill his wife?

3. Who allows Paulina to take the baby out of the prison?

4. What does Paulina think causes the king to see his mistake?

5. In what city is the Oracle located?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hermione agree to go with the guards when Leontes orders her to be imprisoned?

2. What happens when Leontes and Polixenes meet each other again, for the first time since Polixenes fled Sicilia?

3. What is the old shepherd complaining about when he first enters?

4. How does Hermione convince Polixenes to stay and extend his visit with Leontes?

5. Who is in disagreement about whether Leontes marries again, and why?

6. Why do Leontes and Perdita not want Paulina to close the curtain on the statue of Hermione?

7. Why is Act one, scene one important?

8. In Act one, scene one, how does Camillo explain the kings' inability to visit each other?

9. How does the shepherd and Clown become gentlemen?

10. What does Leontes tell Florizel about marrying Perdita, once he finds out that they are not married and she is not royal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is the most loyal character in the play, and why? Cite specific examples from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What function does Mamillius serve? He is only present for a short period in the play, so what role does he play? Use specific examples from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is the purpose of Autolycus in the play? Support your answer with examples from the play.

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