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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In The Tempest, what important items does Prospero have that allow him to use magic on the island?
(a) Wands.
(b) Books.
(c) Goblets.
(d) Potions.

2. How does Leontes want Polixenes killed at the beginning of The Winter's Tale?
(a) He wants him stabbed.
(b) He wants him poisoned.
(c) He wants him set ablaze.
(d) He wants him thrown from the battlements.

3. How does Lamb describe Hero at the beginning of Much Ado About Nothing?
(a) Serious.
(b) Frivolous.
(c) Sultry.
(d) Mannish.

4. What news does the wicked Queen tell the King at the beginning of Cymbeline?
(a) Imogen and Posthumus are married.
(b) There is a poisoner in the court.
(c) Imogen is not his true daughter.
(d) Posthumus attempted to ravish her.

5. Why does Proteus betray Valentine's love of Silvia to the duke in Two Gentlemen of Verona?
(a) He does no know the duke has other plans for Silvia.
(b) He has sworn feelty to the duke.
(c) He intends to help them leave Milan.
(d) He loves SIlvia too.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sends word to Posthumus that Imogen has died?

2. Why does Bassanio need money at the beginning of Merchant of Venice?

3. Who has gone to war with Britain in Cymbeline?

4. What does the juice of the purple flower do to people in A Midsummer Night's Dream?

5. In The Winter's Tale, Polixenes is the king of what kingdom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the problem among the young lovers at the beginning of A Midsummer Night's Dream?

2. What is the rift in the spirit room at the beginning of A Midsummer Night's Dream?

3. Why does Kent have to disguise himself to follow King Lear?

4. How does Leontes respond to his new daughter at the beginning of The Winter's Tale?

5. How do Antonio and Shylock lend money differently in Merchant of Venice?

6. Why does Claudio think Hero is cheating on him in Much Ado About Nothing?

7. What bad decision does Antonio make regarding borrowing money in Merchant of Venice?

8. Under what circumstances does Lear go mad?

9. How does Lady Macbeth convince Macbeth to kill Duncan?

10. In The Winter's Tale, how does Paulita convince the king of Bohemia to let her marry his son?

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