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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does the king, at first, order Antigonus to kill the baby?
(a) By leaving it exposed to the elements.
(b) By throwing it into the fire.
(c) By starving it.
(d) By deserting it on a boat.

3. How do the men, in Act three, scene one, say the journey to the Oracle is?
(a) Full of bad weather.
(b) Dreary.
(c) Good.
(d) Filled with riches.

4. Who is Maxillius' father?
(a) Marcucio.
(b) Polixenes.
(c) Leontes.
(d) Arithide.

5. How many characters speak in Act three, scene one?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Leontes believe he has to kill his wife?

2. In what city is the Oracle located?

3. Antigonus speaks to the baby and says that _____ are its caretakers.

4. Where is the guard during Paulina and the other lady's visit?

5. Who does Leontes consider Hermione's accomplice in her affair?

(see the answer key)

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