The Winter's Tale (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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What genre does The Winter's Tale belong to?
What genre does The Winter's Tale belong to?
Late romance
What triggers Leontes' jealousy?
What triggers Leontes' jealousy?
Hermione persuading Polixenes to stay
How does Camillo respond when ordered to poison Polixenes?
How does Camillo respond when ordered to poison Polixenes?
He warns Polixenes & they flee together
What does the Oracle declare about Leontes?
What does the Oracle declare about Leontes?
He is a tyrant
How does Prince Mamillius die?
How does Prince Mamillius die?
From grief over his mother's treatment
What does the name 'Perdita' mean?
What does the name 'Perdita' mean?
Lost
Who announces the sixteen-year time gap?
Who announces the sixteen-year time gap?
Time
Why does Polixenes forbid Florizel's marriage to Perdita?
Why does Polixenes forbid Florizel's marriage to Perdita?
Perceived class difference
What does Paulina reveal about Hermione at the end?
What does Paulina reveal about Hermione at the end?
She lived in hiding for 16 years
What happens to Antigonus after abandoning Perdita?
What happens to Antigonus after abandoning Perdita?
He is killed by a bear