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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of play does Shakespeare list "The Winter's Tale" as?
(a) A comedy.
(b) A drama.
(c) A romance.
(d) A dramedy.

2. What does everyone think about Hermione, except her husband?
(a) That she is a good mother.
(b) That she is a good Queen.
(c) That she is friendly.
(d) That she is innocent.

3. The king is the only person who believes that Hermione is what?
(a) Loyal.
(b) Innocent.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Adulterous.

4. What does Hermione whisper in Mamillius' ear before Leontes enters?
(a) A secret.
(b) A story.
(c) Who his father is.
(d) That she loves him.

5. When Archidamus invites Camillo for a visit, what does he say is lacking at his home?
(a) Horses.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Entertainment.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. Polixenes tells Hermione that he and Leontes sin because they haven't met whom?

2. Who is Maxillius' father?

3. Who does Paulina assure that she protects from punishment for allowing her to take the baby out of the prison?

4. Why does Hermione not want to ask a lady to show Leontes' daughter to him?

5. Polixenes says that, as children, what sin does he and Leontes commit?

(see the answer key)

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