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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Polixenes removes his disguise, what does he tell Perdita to do, or else she is condemned to a painful death?

2. Who brings Florizel and Perdita to meet Leontes for the first time?

3. What does Hermione tell Antigonus to do as he lays the baby down?

4. What does the mariner think the sky turning dark means?

5. Who does Act four, scene three introduce?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does love play in the story? What does love cause to happen? Cite specific examples from the story 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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