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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name does Perdita call Florizel, before she knows he is a prince?
(a) Dominicus.
(b) Dorticles.
(c) Docesus.
(d) Doricles.

2. What does Florizel tell Leontes is the reason that prevents his father from coming to visit?
(a) Worries about the kingdom.
(b) Sickness.
(c) His wife.
(d) Old age.

3. What is Polixenes threatening the shepherd and his son with?
(a) Fines.
(b) Death.
(c) Torture.
(d) Imprisonment.

4. Camillo says that Florizel is not seen around, and is less involved in what?
(a) His court.
(b) His artwork.
(c) His duties.
(d) His studies.

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

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

7. Polixenes, after hearing Perdita talk about her hybrid flowers, tells her that her ability to breed unique flowers is what?
(a) An art.
(b) A sin.
(c) A curse.
(d) A talent.

8. What does Hermione tell Antigonus to do as he lays the baby down?
(a) Sing.
(b) Pray.
(c) Weep.
(d) Leave milk.

9. Who tries to convince the Leontes that he feels enough guilt and does enough good to make up for earlier mistakes?
(a) Cleomenes.
(b) Paulina.
(c) A lord.
(d) Dion.

10. What happens to Antigonus and the mariner?
(a) They are killed on the ship.
(b) They are killed by a bear.
(c) They are killed by lightening.
(d) They are killed by a wolf.

11. When Antigonus leaves the infant, what does he hear?
(a) Thunder and rain.
(b) Thunder and a bear growl.
(c) Thunder and dogs barking.
(d) Thunder and people shouting.

12. What does Time say is the effect of Leontes' grieving?
(a) He dies.
(b) He shuts himself up.
(c) He goes mad.
(d) He becomes a priest.

13. The queen's statue has a reputation as a what?
(a) Miracle.
(b) Wonderful creation.
(c) Venue.
(d) Holy place.

14. What is the area where Antigonus and the mariner take the baby known for?
(a) Thunderstorms.
(b) Wild animals.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Roaming tribes of nomads.

15. What does Clown find inside the bundle with the infant?
(a) A letter.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Jewels.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Florizel introduces Perdita to Leontes as a royal from where?

2. What does Paulina identify that shows her husband is dead?

3. Clown condemns the person called Autolycus and calls him the biggest what, in all of Bohemia?

4. Who are Mopsa and Dorcas?

5. How long is it, at the start of Act four scene twoi, since Camillo sets foot in his home country?

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