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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the king live without, according to the Oracle, if that which is lost be not found?
(a) An heir.
(b) A son.
(c) A wife.
(d) A family.

2. What does "Apollo's great divine seal" refer to?
(a) The expression of Apollo's pleasure with the Oracle.
(b) The ruling from the Oracle.
(c) The prophecy from the Oracle.
(d) The seal on the message from the Oracle.

3. 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.

4. The king is the only person who believes that Hermione is what?
(a) Innocent.
(b) Adulterous.
(c) Loyal.
(d) Dangerous.

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

6. How many daughters does Antigonus have?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

7. What does Hermione whisper in Mamillius' ear before Leontes enters?
(a) Who his father is.
(b) That she loves him.
(c) A story.
(d) A secret.

8. How many men does Leontes send to the Oracle?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

9. When Leontes sees Paulina, what does he tell her to do?
(a) Stay.
(b) Leave.
(c) Sit down.
(d) Talk with him.

10. How does Archidamus plan on making up for what is lacking at his home?
(a) With great scenery and drinks.
(b) With drinks and love for their friends.
(c) With great books and love for their friends.
(d) With drinks and food.

11. Where is the guard during Paulina and the other lady's visit?
(a) Out in the hall.
(b) With them at the beginning, and then he leaves.
(c) Outside the door.
(d) With them the whole time.

12. When Leontes imprisons Hermione, who does she take with her?
(a) A nurse.
(b) Her ladies.
(c) A doctor.
(d) Maxillius.

13. Who does Paulina assure that she protects from punishment for allowing her to take the baby out of the prison?
(a) Hermione.
(b) Emily.
(c) Emilia.
(d) The guard.

14. Who reads, at the trial, what the Oracle says?
(a) Leontes.
(b) A soldier.
(c) An officer.
(d) A messenger.

15. When is "The Winter's Tale" first published?
(a) 1787.
(b) 1623.
(c) 1846.
(d) 1524.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the theme of Act one, scene one?

2. How many characters speak in Act three, scene one?

3. Who is the lady Paulina asks to see when she is not allowed to see the Queen?

4. What does Antigonus tell the king he does to save the life of the infant?

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

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