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

3. How does the Oracle characterize Leontes?

4. What does Polixenes invoke to get Camillo to tell him Leontes' plan?

5. Why does Leontes first get angry with Camillo?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Autolycus?

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

3. How does Hermione describe her love for Polixenes?

4. Is Leontes alone is his belief that Hermione is guilty of dishonor and adultery?

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

6. What does Time say in his speech?

7. What tale does a lord tell Leontes about Florizel's arrival in Sicilia?

8. What function does Time serve?

9. Why does Hermione agree to go with the guards when Leontes orders her to be imprisoned?

10. What is Paulina's response, when the king asks her husband if he dess not rule her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are Polixenes and Leontes similar characters? Use specific examples from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

How does jealousy function as a motivation for the various characters? Support your answer using specific examples from the play.

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the play, answer the following question: What genre of play is "The Winter's Tale"?

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