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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Autolycus doing when he exits Act four, scene three?

2. Florizel says that Polixenes listens to Leontes and does what?

3. When Clown offers Autolycus money, Autolycus says what?

4. Who tells Leontes that Florizel runs off with the daughter of a shepherd?

5. How many pounds of currants does Clown want to buy for the sheep-shearing feast?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What role do prophecies and the gods play in the story? Cite specific examples from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Who is the most loyal character in the play, and why? Cite specific examples from the play to support your answer.

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