The Winters Tale Act 1 Quiz

Who is Leontes’ devoted queen?

Which noblewoman remains steadfastly loyal to Hermione?

What emotion does Hermione display when speaking to Polixenes before Leontes’ jealousy?

Who becomes the object of Leontes’ public accusations?

What does the jealousy of Leontes foreshadow?

Who first encourages Polixenes to extend his stay in Sicilia?

Which character does Leontes order to poison Polixenes?

What term best describes Leontes’ change of attitude in Act 1?

Which classical theme is reintroduced through Leontes’ irrational suspicion?

How does Leontes interpret Hermione’s friendliness toward Polixenes?

What role does Archidamus play in Act 1?

What does the audience witness at the end of Act 1?

Who is the visiting King of Bohemia?

What does Leontes believe Camillo’s flight with Polixenes confirms?

Who serves as a moral voice attempting to restrain Leontes’ jealousy?

How does Polixenes describe his friendship with Leontes in Act 1?

Who is Mamillius?

What relationship does Leontes suspect between Hermione and Polixenes?

What does Leontes demand to prove Hermione’s guilt?

Who is the King of Sicilia at the beginning of the play?

What does Leontes accuse Camillo of being?

What theme begins to dominate Act 1?

Who is Leontes’ loyal servant who tries to reason with him?

Who is the childhood friend of Leontes?

How does Hermione react to Leontes’ accusation?

What best describes Leontes’ demeanor as jealousy grows?

Which word best describes Camillo’s character?

At the beginning of Act 1, where is the action set?

What emotion begins to consume Leontes early in Act 1?

What does Camillo do instead of carrying out Leontes’ order?