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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hermione deny after Leontes accuses her of having an affair?
(a) That her unborn baby is a girl.
(b) That her unborn baby is from an affair.
(c) That her unborn baby survives.
(d) That her unborn baby is Polixenes.

2. Who tells the king that Mamillius dies?
(a) A messenger.
(b) A nurse.
(c) A nanny.
(d) A servant.

3. What does Hermione think is sufficient proof of her innocence?
(a) The fact that the king is mad.
(b) The fact that she says she's not guilty.
(c) The way she lives her life.
(d) The way others view her.

4. What does Polixenes worry happens to his kingdom if he stays away too long?
(a) He worries his crops die.
(b) He worries his Queen dies.
(c) He worries something bad happens.
(d) He worries he loses his throne.

5. How many times does Leontes say he visits the graves of his wife and son?
(a) Twice a day.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Three times a day.
(d) Once a day.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does "Apollo's great divine seal" refer to?

3. How does Paulina get past the lords to enter into the king's presence?

4. Who allows Paulina to take the baby out of the prison?

5. When Archidamus invites Camillo for a visit, what does he say is lacking at his home?

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