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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Archidamus is a lord of what location?

3. When is "The Winter's Tale" first published?

4. How does the Oracle characterize Leontes?

5. What does Hermione whisper in Mamillius' ear before Leontes enters?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hermione say in Antigonus' dream?

2. Why does Polixenes think there is something about Perdita that speaks of more noble blood than being born of a shepherd?

3. What does the message from the Oracle say?

4. Who is in disagreement about whether Leontes marries again, and why?

5. What is ironic about the situation between Clown and Autolycus?

6. What reason does Florizel give for not buying Perdita gifts from the peddler?

7. How does Paulina plan to convince the king of Hermione's innocence?

8. How does Camillo describe the shepherd and his estate?

9. Who is Florizel, and where does he spend his time?

10. What does Leontes tell Antigonus to do to the baby, after Antigonus refuses to throw it in the fire?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the symbolism of the weather in the play? Cite specific examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What role does love play in the story? What does love cause to happen? Cite specific examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What role do prophecies and the gods play in the story? Cite specific examples from the play to support your answer.

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