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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Merchant of Venice and Cymbeline.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In The Winter's Tale, Polixenes is the king of what kingdom?
(a) Persia.
(b) Illyria.
(c) Atlantis.
(d) Bohemia.

2. What does the wicked queen tell Pisanio the vial of potion she gives him is?
(a) A tonic.
(b) A cordial.
(c) A poison.
(d) A liquour.

3. Why does Antonio agree to the "pound of flesh" condition in Shylock's bond?
(a) He does not read the full bond.
(b) He wants to show Shylock he is not afraid.
(c) He assumes it is a jest.
(d) He knows no court will honor it.

4. At the end of Much Ado About Nothing, Hero pretends to be her own what?
(a) Mother.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Sister.
(d) Cousin.

5. Which of the following characters dies at the end of Cymbeline?
(a) The wicked Queen.
(b) Iachomo.
(c) The King.
(d) Lucius.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Celia fall in love with in As You Like It?

2. What item does Iachomo want to gain from Posthumus when they meet in Cymbeline?

3. With whom is Hermia in love at the beginning of A Midsummer Night's Dream?

4. Who tips off Orlando that his life is in danger in As You Like It?

5. How is Silvia related to the Duke of Milan?

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