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

2. Hermione tells her husband that his accusations exists only where?

3. Who does Paulina assure that she protects from punishment for allowing her to take the baby out of the prison?

4. Antigonus speaks to the baby and says that _____ are its caretakers.

5. Who tells Leontes that Polixenes and Camillo run off together?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is ironic about the situation between Clown and Autolycus?

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

4. What does the mariner warn Antigonus about?

5. What prompts Leontes to say that he is king, and doesn't require any advice?

6. Why is Act one, scene one important?

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

8. What are some of the indications that the statue of Hermione is actually Hermione?

9. Why does Polixenes not want to let Camillo go?

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 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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What is the importance of social status to the play, and what happens because of social status? Cite specific examples from the play to support your answer.

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