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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. Camillo is a lord of what location?
(a) Francisca.
(b) Sicilia.
(c) Italia.
(d) Dormania.

2. The regions that Camillo and Archidamus are from are located where, in relation to each other?
(a) They are across a sea.
(b) They are across a river.
(c) They are across an ocean.
(d) They are neighboring regions.

3. Who allows Paulina to take the baby out of the prison?
(a) The guard.
(b) Her husband.
(c) The king.
(d) The knight.

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

5. Who refuses to allow Paulina to see Hermione?
(a) The captain.
(b) The guard.
(c) The soldier.
(d) Her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of play does Shakespeare list "The Winter's Tale" as?

2. What does Hermione whisper in Mamillius' ear before Leontes enters?

3. What does Paulina think causes the king to see his mistake?

4. Who does Leontes consider Hermione's accomplice in her affair?

5. What causes Hermione to give birth early?

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