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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Leontes plan to kill Polixenes?
(a) By beheading him.
(b) With a dagger at night.
(c) By pushing him off a cliff.
(d) With poison in his wine.

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

3. The king is the only person who believes that Hermione is what?
(a) Adulterous.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Loyal.
(d) Innocent.

4. What does Polixenes invoke to get Camillo to tell him Leontes' plan?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Honor.
(c) An oath.
(d) A promise.

5. If Hermione is adulterous, what does Antigonus want to do to his daughters?
(a) Have them imprisoned with Hermione.
(b) Never see them married.
(c) Have them taken away to another land.
(d) Have them sterilized.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many men does Leontes send to the Oracle?

3. Who delivers the young baby to Paulina?

4. What causes Hermione to give birth early?

5. Who does Leontes order to take Mamillius away from Hermione?

(see the answer key)

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