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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 order to take Mamillius away from Hermione?
(a) The ladies.
(b) A servant.
(c) A nanny.
(d) A knight.

2. What does everyone think about Hermione, except her husband?
(a) That she is friendly.
(b) That she is innocent.
(c) That she is a good mother.
(d) That she is a good Queen.

3. 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.

4. When Archidamus invites Camillo for a visit, what does he say is lacking at his home?
(a) Horses.
(b) Women.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Entertainment.

5. Who is Maxillius' father?
(a) Leontes.
(b) Polixenes.
(c) Marcucio.
(d) Arithide.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Leontes plan to kill Polixenes?

2. When Leontes imprisons Hermione, who does she take with her?

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

4. Who tells Leontes that Polixenes and Camillo run off together?

5. What does Polixenes invoke to get Camillo to tell him Leontes' plan?

(see the answer key)

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