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The Winter's Tale
  • 1. What genre did many modern editors reclassify 'The Winter's Tale' as?
A) A history play
B) A comedy
C) A tragedy
D) One of Shakespeare's late romances
  • 2. Who was the first to adapt 'The Winter's Tale' in 1753?
A) David Garrick
B) Peter Brook
C) Herbert Beerbohm Tree
D) John Philip Kemble
  • 3. Which character is sent by Leontes to poison Polixenes?
A) Dion
B) Mamillius
C) Camillo
D) Antigonus
  • 4. What does the Oracle at Delphos declare about Hermione and Polixenes?
A) Camillo is dishonest
B) The child is a bastard
C) They are innocent
D) They are guilty
  • 5. Who convinces Leontes to remain unmarried forever?
A) Cleomenes
B) Dion
C) Paulina
D) Hermione
  • 6. What is the name of the shepherd girl who Florizel falls in love with?
A) Perdita
B) Paulina
C) Mamillius
D) Hermione
  • 7. What is the name of the pedlar who entertains guests at the sheep-shearing feast?
A) Antigonus
B) Autolycus
C) Cleomenes
D) Dion
  • 8. What unusual stage direction is associated with Antigonus's departure?
A) Exit, followed by a storm
B) Exit, carried away by spirits
C) Exit, chased by wolves
D) Exit, pursued by a bear
  • 9. What does Paulina report to Leontes after Hermione's trial?
A) Hermione's escape
B) Hermione's innocence
C) Hermione's pregnancy
D) Hermione's death
  • 10. What does the statue of Hermione do at the end of the play?
A) Remains lifeless
B) Transforms into a real person
C) Shows signs of vitality
D) Breaks into pieces
  • 11. What is the relationship between Leontes and Polixenes at the start of 'The Winter's Tale'?
A) Rivals
B) Brothers
C) Enemies
D) Childhood friends
  • 12. What does Hermione use to convince Leontes that she has persuaded Polixenes to stay?
A) A gift for Leontes
B) A dance performance
C) Three short speeches
D) A letter from Polixenes
  • 13. What does the Old Shepherd do with the bundle left by Antigonus?
A) Leaves it by Perdita
B) Sells it at market
C) Takes it to Polixenes
D) Burns it
  • 14. What does Leontes vow after learning of his son's death?
A) To spend the rest of his days atoning for his losses
B) To leave Sicily forever
C) To marry again immediately
D) To seek revenge on Polixenes
  • 15. What does Camillo do after being ordered to poison Polixenes?
A) Reports Leontes' order to Hermione
B) Poisons Polixenes as ordered
C) Stays silent about the plan
D) Warns Polixenes and they flee
  • 16. What is the name of the dance performed by twelve men in 'The Winter's Tale'?
A) A royal procession
B) A dance of satyrs
C) A courtly ballet
D) A shepherd's jig
  • 17. What does Paulina do with the baby Perdita?
A) Leaves her in a forest
B) Gives her to Antigonus
C) Sells her at market
D) Takes her to Leontes
  • 18. What does the Oracle say about Camillo?
A) He is an honest man
B) He should be executed
C) He is guilty of treason
D) He is a traitor
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