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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. How does the king, at first, order Antigonus to kill the baby?
(a) By starving it.
(b) By throwing it into the fire.
(c) By deserting it on a boat.
(d) By leaving it exposed to the elements.

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

3. The regions that Camillo and Archidamus are from are located where, in relation to each other?
(a) They are across a sea.
(b) They are across a river.
(c) They are across an ocean.
(d) They are neighboring regions.

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

5. What is the theme of Act one, scene one?
(a) Honor.
(b) Loyalty.
(c) Trust.
(d) Friendship.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Polixenes says that, as children, what sin does he and Leontes commit?

3. What do the men, in Act three, scene one, want the Oracle to say?

4. Who is Paulina?

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

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