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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Leontes reassure Polixenes that everything is well in his kingdom?
(a) Leontes reads Polixenes a letter from his Queen saying everything is well.
(b) Leontes has a messenger tell Polixenes that everything is well.
(c) Leontes says that they are notified the day before that everything is well.
(d) Leontes doesn't reassure Polixenes that everything is well.

2. How does Paulina get past the lords to enter into the king's presence?
(a) She says she wants to confront the king with the truth.
(b) She says she is bringing truth to ease his unrest.
(c) She says she wants to ease the king's mind.
(d) She says she wants to confess the truth.

3. In what country is the Oracle located?
(a) Greece.
(b) Rome.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Spain.

4. At the end of Act three, scene one, what do the men get to make their journey home faster?
(a) A carriage.
(b) More oarsmen.
(c) A boat.
(d) Fresh horses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion is Leontes feeling the need to act out on his wife?

2. In what city is the Oracle located?

3. How does Archidamus plan on making up for what is lacking at his home?

4. Who does Leontes get to agree to kill Polixenes?

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

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