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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose son is mentioned in Time's speech?
(a) Camillo's.
(b) Leontes'.
(c) Antigonus'.
(d) Polixenes'.

2. What emotion is Leontes feeling the need to act out on his wife?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Anger.

3. How does Leontes want his wife killed?
(a) By beheading.
(b) By drowning.
(c) By impailment.
(d) By fire.

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

5. Where does Time say the setting of the play is now?
(a) Rome.
(b) Greece.
(c) Bohemia.
(d) Sicilia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What feeling does Leontes have towards Polixenes after seeing him touch his wife's arm?

2. What causes Hermione to give birth early?

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

4. What purpose does Act four, scene one serve?

5. Where is the guard during Paulina and the other lady's visit?

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