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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Leontes consider Hermione's accomplice in her affair?
(a) Her ladies.
(b) Camillo.
(c) Her handmaiden.
(d) Antigonus.

2. Camillo and Archidamus' kings are long overdue for what?
(a) A war with each other.
(b) A trade agreement with each other.
(c) A visit with each other.
(d) A conference with each other.

3. Who does Paulina assure that she protects from punishment for allowing her to take the baby out of the prison?
(a) Emilia.
(b) Hermione.
(c) The guard.
(d) Emily.

4. Act one, scene one sets up the ______ that the play is based on.
(a) Background.
(b) Lines.
(c) Themes.
(d) Issues.

5. What does Polixenes worry happens to his kingdom if he stays away too long?
(a) He worries his Queen dies.
(b) He worries he loses his throne.
(c) He worries something bad happens.
(d) He worries his crops die.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mamillius fall ill?

2. Camillo is a lord of what location?

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

4. What quality does Paulina show towards the queen?

5. What does Paulina say she does, if she is a man?

(see the answer key)

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