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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. How does the king, at first, order Antigonus to kill the baby?
(a) By deserting it on a boat.
(b) By leaving it exposed to the elements.
(c) By starving it.
(d) By throwing it into the fire.

2. Why does Hermione not want to ask a lady to show Leontes' daughter to him?
(a) She is afraid no one says yes.
(b) She doesn't know if Leontes wants to see his daughter.
(c) She doesn't know who to ask.
(d) She doesn't know if her daughter survives.

3. Who is the lady Paulina asks to see when she is not allowed to see the Queen?
(a) Emily.
(b) Emilia.
(c) Emma.
(d) Ertide.

4. What does Hermione do when she hears the news that Mamillius dies?
(a) She cries.
(b) She runs away.
(c) She begins a lament.
(d) She faints.

5. What does Leontes call for at the beginning of the trial?
(a) Duty.
(b) Honor.
(c) Justice.
(d) Integrity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Leontes scolds Antigonus for not keeping his wife in line and says he punishes Paulina how?

2. Who is Paulina?

3. What does Polixenes worry happens to his kingdom if he stays away too long?

4. Whose son is mentioned in Time's speech?

5. How many years pass, according to Time?

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