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

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

3. What feeling does Leontes have towards Polixenes after seeing him touch his wife's arm?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Fear.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Love.

4. Who is Paulina?
(a) One of Hermione's ladies.
(b) Maxillius' nanny.
(c) Antigonus' wife.
(d) A servant.

5. How many daughters does Antigonus have?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Polixenes worry happens to his kingdom if he stays away too long?

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

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

4. Who is Maxillius' father?

5. What quality does Paulina show towards the queen?

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