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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Othello and Pericles, Prince of Tyre.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In All's Well That Ends Well, which of the following characters does not return to France immediately after Bertrand's marriage in Italy?
(a) The King.
(b) The widow.
(c) Helena.
(d) Bertram.

2. What does Hermione disguise herself as at the end of The Winter's Tale?
(a) A maidservant.
(b) A statue.
(c) A man.
(d) A bear.

3. Why does the Duke of Vienna place Angelo in charge at the beginning of Measure for Measure?
(a) He is pulling an elaborate prank.
(b) He owes Angelo a favor.
(c) He wants the people to fear him.
(d) He fears he will become unpopular.

4. In Cymbeline, why does the King raise Posthumus?
(a) He is the King's favorite fool.
(b) He brings good luck to the kingdom.
(c) His father was a royal night.
(d) He saved the queen's life.

5. What self-destructive habit does Timon of Athens have at the beginning of his story?
(a) Womanizing.
(b) Sleeping late.
(c) Drinking to excess.
(d) Wasting money.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of The Winter's Tale, what does Leontes order regarding his new daughter?

2. What service does Helena do the King of France in All's Well That Ends Well?

3. Whose shrine does Helena visit in All's Well That Ends Well?

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

5. How does Romeo gain entrance to the Capulets' ball?

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