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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. Why does Mamillius fall ill?
(a) Due to stress.
(b) Due to his father's ranting.
(c) Due to the shame of the situation with his parents.
(d) Due to his mother's absence.

2. Camillo and Archidamus' kings are long overdue for what?
(a) A conference with each other.
(b) A visit with each other.
(c) A war with each other.
(d) A trade agreement with each other.

3. Who is Paulina?
(a) Maxillius' nanny.
(b) One of Hermione's ladies.
(c) Antigonus' wife.
(d) A servant.

4. Polixenes says that, as children, what sin does he and Leontes commit?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Drinking.
(c) The original sin.
(d) Carousing.

5. Who tells Leontes that Polixenes and Camillo run off together?
(a) A duke.
(b) A lord.
(c) A messenger.
(d) A knight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who allows Paulina to take the baby out of the prison?

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

3. Act one, scene one sets up the ______ that the play is based on.

4. How long does Polixenes stay with Leontes and Hermione?

5. What emotion is Leontes feeling the need to act out on his wife?

(see the answer key)

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