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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 wearing in his disguise as a peddler who wants to sing for the group?

2. Florizel confesses that Perdita is not royal, but says she is once what happens?

3. What does Paulina identify that shows her husband is dead?

4. What does Camillo say that the shepherd has, when asked by Polixenes?

5. What does Florizel say to reassure Perdita that she doesn't need to fear his father?

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

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

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

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