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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. How does Leontes reassure Polixenes that everything is well in his kingdom?
(a) Leontes reads Polixenes a letter from his Queen saying everything is well.
(b) Leontes doesn't reassure Polixenes that everything is well.
(c) Leontes has a messenger tell Polixenes that everything is well.
(d) Leontes says that they are notified the day before that everything is well.

2. The kings that Camillo and Archidamus live under are what?
(a) Known to each other.
(b) Friends.
(c) Enemies.
(d) Acquaintences.

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

4. Polixenes says that, as children, what sin does he and Leontes commit?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Carousing.
(d) The original sin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Polixenes stay with Leontes and Hermione?

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

3. Antigonus says that if Hermione is adulterous, then no other woman is what?

4. Who is Maxillius?

5. Who is the lady Paulina asks to see when she is not allowed to see the Queen?

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