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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Leontes asks Antigonus if he does not rule his own wife. What is Paulina's reply?
(a) That she has free will, and no one rules her.
(b) That he does if she is acting dishonorably.
(c) That he does if she lets him.
(d) That he does not.

2. What is one of the charges laid against Hermione at her trial?
(a) Theft.
(b) Infidelity.
(c) Murder.
(d) Conspiracy.

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 neighboring regions.
(c) They are across an ocean.
(d) They are across a river.

4. Who delivers the young baby to Paulina?
(a) The queen.
(b) Emily.
(c) Emilia.
(d) Teresa.

5. Who is the God the Oracle is dedicate to?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Athena.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Artemis.

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

7. What does Hermione say makes her life not worth living?
(a) That her husband wants her dead.
(b) That the people believe she is a traitor.
(c) That her husband doesn't believe her to be honorable.
(d) That she is seperated from her children.

8. In what country is the Oracle located?
(a) Greece.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Spain.
(d) Rome.

9. What quality does Paulina show towards the queen?
(a) Integrity.
(b) Spirit.
(c) Loyalty.
(d) Honesty.

10. Why does Leontes first get angry with Camillo?
(a) For not telling him that his wife is unfaithful.
(b) For not telling him that they are out of wine.
(c) For not telling him that Polixenes is staying.
(d) For not telling him that Hermione is pregnant.

11. At the end of Act three, scene one, what do the men get to make their journey home faster?
(a) Fresh horses.
(b) A boat.
(c) More oarsmen.
(d) A carriage.

12. Who refuses to allow Paulina to see Hermione?
(a) Her husband.
(b) The captain.
(c) The soldier.
(d) The guard.

13. What does Antigonus tell the king he does to save the life of the infant?
(a) Anything.
(b) Sacrifice his own children.
(c) Sacrifice his own life.
(d) Nothing.

14. What feeling does Leontes have towards Polixenes after seeing him touch his wife's arm?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Fear.
(d) Love.

15. Who does Leontes order to take Mamillius away from Hermione?
(a) The ladies.
(b) A knight.
(c) A servant.
(d) A nanny.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the men, in Act three, scene one, say the journey to the Oracle is?

2. How long does Polixenes stay with Leontes and Hermione?

3. Hermione tells her husband that his accusations exists only where?

4. How does Leontes plan to kill Polixenes?

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

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