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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. Polixenes says that, as children, what sin does he and Leontes commit?

2. How does the Oracle characterize Leontes?

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

4. When Leontes sees Paulina, what does he tell her to do?

5. What does Polixenes worry happens to his kingdom if he stays away too long?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the old shepherd complaining about when he first enters?

4. What does the mariner warn Antigonus about?

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

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

7. What are the charges against Hermione at her trial?

8. What are the comments and questions that the servant and Leontes have about Florizel's arrival in Sicilia?

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

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

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

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

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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