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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 long does Polixenes stay with Leontes and Hermione?

2. What does Hermione think is sufficient proof of her innocence?

3. Who delivers the young baby to Paulina?

4. The king is the only person who believes that Hermione is what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What function does Time serve?

2. What is Paulina's response to the king's claim that he has her burnt by fire?

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

4. What does Camillo advise Polixenes to do regarding Leontes and the charge of adultery?

5. Who plays Time?

6. Why does Leontes think that Camillo is either a liar or stupid at the beginning of the play?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

How is what happens to Polixenes and Florizel similar to what happens to Leontes? Support your answer using specific examples from the play.

Essay Topic 3

What kind of conflict is Leontes engaged in throughout the play? How does this conflict get resolved? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

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