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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Oracle characterize Leontes?
(a) A bad leader.
(b) A mad king.
(c) A petty husband.
(d) A jealous tyrant.

2. What does Camillo think returning to his home country does for Leontes?
(a) Give him peace of mind.
(b) Allow him to be king again.
(c) Allow him to repent his sins.
(d) Relieve some of his guilt.

3. What does Antigonus tell the king he does to save the life of the infant?
(a) Anything.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Sacrifice his own children.
(d) Sacrifice his own life.

4. How many men show up, dressed like animals, to perform a dance at the festival?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Fifteen.

5. How does Paulina get past the lords to enter into the king's presence?
(a) She says she wants to confess the truth.
(b) She says she wants to ease the king's mind.
(c) She says she is bringing truth to ease his unrest.
(d) She says she wants to confront the king with the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hermione whisper in Mamillius' ear before Leontes enters?

2. What happens while Clown picks Autolycus off the ground?

3. What is one of the topics of conversation between the men in Act three, scene one?

4. Who are Mopsa and Dorcas?

5. When Leontes sees Paulina, what does he tell her to do?

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