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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Florizel say to reassure Perdita that she doesn't need to fear his father?
(a) That she is beautiful.
(b) That she is extraordinary.
(c) That they are perfect together.
(d) That their love is honorable.

2. Polixenes asks Camillo to not mention Sicilia anymore because it reminds him of what?
(a) Hermione.
(b) Mamillius.
(c) Hermione's daughter.
(d) Leontes.

3. Clown condemns the person called Autolycus and calls him the biggest what, in all of Bohemia?
(a) Liar.
(b) Cheat.
(c) Thief.
(d) Coward.

4. Who does Autolycus promise that he changes his ways?
(a) The kings.
(b) Florizel.
(c) Perdita.
(d) The shepherd and Clown.

5. An old shepherd enters the scene, complaining that ______ chased away two of his sheep.
(a) Lost dogs.
(b) Young hunters.
(c) The storm.
(d) A bear.

6. What is Autolycus doing when he first enters the play?
(a) Snapping his fingers.
(b) Singing.
(c) Whistling.
(d) Clapping.

7. How does Polixenes characterize the shepherd, based on his intelligence?
(a) Low-born.
(b) Homely.
(c) Uneducated.
(d) Base-born.

8. Florizel introduces Perdita to Leontes as a royal from where?
(a) Kenya.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Syria.
(d) Lybia.

9. What does Camillo give to Perdita to hide her face while she changes her garments?
(a) Autolycus' hat.
(b) Polixenes' jacket.
(c) Dorcas' cape.
(d) Florizel's hat.

10. What does Time say he is turning to make the time pass?
(a) His clock.
(b) His hand.
(c) His watch.
(d) His glass.

11. Whose son is mentioned in Time's speech?
(a) Leontes'.
(b) Camillo's.
(c) Polixenes'.
(d) Antigonus'.

12. When Polixenes removes his disguise, what does he tell Perdita to do, or else she is condemned to a painful death?
(a) Marry someone else immediately.
(b) Never be near Florizel again.
(c) Marry the king immediately.
(d) Leave the kingdom.

13. Where does Polixenes say that Florizel is spending a great deal of time?
(a) At the church.
(b) At the house of a young lady.
(c) At the university.
(d) At a shepherd's estate.

14. What does Time call Perdita?
(a) A wondering graceful maiden.
(b) A shepherd's daughter.
(c) A fair and beautiful maiden.
(d) A noble daughter, lost.

15. What does Camillo think returning to his home country does for Leontes?
(a) Allow him to be king again.
(b) Give him peace of mind.
(c) Allow him to repent his sins.
(d) Relieve some of his guilt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Time say the setting of the play is now?

2. What happens to the ship that carries Antigonus and the mariner?

3. Polixenes thinks that to grant Camillo's wish to go home is what?

4. What purpose does Act four, scene one serve?

5. Where does Clown invite Autolycus to join him and his father at?

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