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

2. When Cleomenes says "fertile the isle/the temple much surpassing", what is he referring to?
(a) The temple of Zeus.
(b) The church yard.
(c) The Oracle.
(d) The temple of the gods.

3. Why does Mamillius fall ill?
(a) Due to his father's ranting.
(b) Due to the shame of the situation with his parents.
(c) Due to stress.
(d) Due to his mother's absence.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the charges laid against Hermione at her trial?

2. Act three, scene one offers more support for the proposition that the king is the only person who thinks that Hermione is what?

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

4. What does everyone think about Hermione, except her husband?

5. The regions that Camillo and Archidamus are from are located where, in relation to each other?

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