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