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

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

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

4. The kings that Camillo and Archidamus live under are what?
(a) Acquaintences.
(b) Enemies.
(c) Friends.
(d) Known to each other.

5. What causes Hermione to give birth early?
(a) Fear.
(b) Sickness.
(c) Stress.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Paulina assure that she protects from punishment for allowing her to take the baby out of the prison?

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

3. Who is Paulina?

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

5. If Hermione is adulterous, what does Antigonus want to do to his daughters?

(see the answer key)

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