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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. Why does Leontes first get angry with Camillo?
(a) For not telling him that Polixenes is staying.
(b) For not telling him that his wife is unfaithful.
(c) For not telling him that they are out of wine.
(d) For not telling him that Hermione is pregnant.

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

3. When is "The Winter's Tale" first published?
(a) 1524.
(b) 1623.
(c) 1846.
(d) 1787.

4. Hermione says that Polixenes can stay with them as their guest or as what?
(a) Their enemy.
(b) Their prisoner.
(c) Their family.
(d) Their servant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paulina get past the lords to enter into the king's presence?

2. When Leontes sees Paulina, what does he tell her to do?

3. How many daughters does Antigonus have?

4. Leontes asks Antigonus if he does not rule his own wife. What is Paulina's reply?

5. Who does Paulina assure that she protects from punishment for allowing her to take the baby out of the prison?

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