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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose son is mentioned in Time's speech?

2. What does Autolycus say, in an aside, happens to Florizel and Perdita on the ship?

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

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

5. Polixenes thinks that to grant Camillo's wish to go home is what?

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

How are Polixenes and Leontes similar characters? Use specific examples from the play to support your answer.

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