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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Antigonus leave with the baby?

2. What happens to the ship that carries Antigonus and the mariner?

3. How does Polixenes characterize the shepherd, based on his intelligence?

4. Who does Act four, scene three introduce?

5. What is Autolycus doing when he exits Act four, scene three?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Paulina's role as Leontes conscience and keeper of Hermione's memory. How does she function in each of these roles? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

How is what happens to Polixenes and Florizel similar to what happens to Leontes? Support your answer using specific examples from the play.

Essay Topic 3

What role does love play in the story? What does love cause to happen? Cite specific examples from the story to support your answer.

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