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

Short Answer Questions

1. Perdita fears for her father and says that who are conspiring against her and Florizel?

2. An old shepherd enters the scene, complaining that ______ chased away two of his sheep.

3. What does Time call Perdita?

4. What does Antigonus leave with the baby?

5. Perdita tells Florizal that she must win the king's approval to marry him or else do what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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