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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 many characters speak in Act three, scene one?

2. The kings that Camillo and Archidamus live under are what?

3. Who is Maxillius?

4. What do the men, in Act three, scene one, want the Oracle to say?

5. What type of play does Shakespeare list "The Winter's Tale" as?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Perdita nervous about marrying Florizel?

2. What is the history behind the friendship of the kings?

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

4. How does Emilia say Hermione is doing in prison?

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

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

7. How does Hermione convince Polixenes to stay and extend his visit with Leontes?

8. What does Clown name off in the list of things he needs to buy for the sheep-shearing feast?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the characters use costumes and disguises throughout the play. How do the costumes and disguises contribute to the play? Use examples from the play 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 function does Mamillius serve? He is only present for a short period in the play, so what role does he play? Use specific examples from the play to support your answer.

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