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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. What is one of the topics of conversation between the men in Act three, scene one?

2. Why does Leontes believe he has to kill his wife?

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

4. How does Leontes reassure Polixenes that everything is well in his kingdom?

5. When Archidamus invites Camillo for a visit, what does he say is lacking at his home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Perdita nervous about marrying Florizel?

2. What do Autolycus and the gentlemen talk about in Act five, scene two?

3. Where are Cleomenes and Dion, and how long are they gone?

4. What do Cleomenes and Dion hope the outcome of Hermione's trial is?

5. Why do the shepherd and Clown not blame Autolycus for what happens to them?

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

7. How does the shepherd and Clown become gentlemen?

8. What does Leontes tell Florizel about marrying Perdita, once he finds out that they are not married and she is not royal?

9. What does Hermione say in Antigonus' dream?

10. Why is Act one, scene one important?

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

At the end of the play, the characters all leave together. Is the ending of the play too neat? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples from the play.

Essay Topic 3

What role do women play in "The Winter's Tale"? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

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