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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Paulina?
(a) One of Hermione's ladies.
(b) Maxillius' nanny.
(c) Antigonus' wife.
(d) A servant.

2. Polixenes says that, as children, what sin does he and Leontes commit?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Carousing.
(c) Drinking.
(d) The original sin.

3. What does Polixenes invoke to get Camillo to tell him Leontes' plan?
(a) An oath.
(b) Honor.
(c) Friendship.
(d) A promise.

4. How does the Oracle characterize Leontes?
(a) A petty husband.
(b) A mad king.
(c) A jealous tyrant.
(d) A bad leader.

5. Why does Leontes believe he has to kill his wife?
(a) To ease the dishonor she causes.
(b) To move on.
(c) To end the discussion of his son's paternity.
(d) To eliminate a traitor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells the king that Mamillius dies?

2. In what city is the Oracle located?

3. Why does Hermione not want to ask a lady to show Leontes' daughter to him?

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

5. What does Hermione do when she hears the news that Mamillius dies?

(see the answer key)

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