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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Leontes imprisons Hermione, who does she take with her?
(a) Her ladies.
(b) Maxillius.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A nurse.

3. Polixenes tells Hermione that he and Leontes sin because they haven't met whom?
(a) The love of their lives.
(b) The most beautiful women.
(c) The right woman.
(d) Their wives.

4. What does Hermione whisper in Mamillius' ear before Leontes enters?
(a) That she loves him.
(b) A story.
(c) A secret.
(d) Who his father is.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does everyone think about Hermione, except her husband?

2. When Archidamus invites Camillo for a visit, what does he say is lacking at his home?

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

4. How does Leontes reassure Polixenes that everything is well in his kingdom?

5. What does Hermione deny after Leontes accuses her of having an affair?

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