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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hamlet tell his friends about his meeting with the ghost?
(a) He pretends that he did not see a ghost.
(b) He repeats the truth about the last king's death.
(c) He says the ghost is a liar.
(d) He tells them nothing.

2. What does Claudius say in Act 3, Scene 3 about his own thoughts and words?
(a) His words lie, but his thoughts tell the truth.
(b) His words and thoughts are not enough to convince heaven to forgive him.
(c) He does not speak his thoughts.
(d) He says the right words, but they do not reach heaven because his thoughts are on earth.

3. What specific thing does Hamlet determine Claudius must do before Hamlet can murder him?
(a) Commit a sin so Hamlet can send his soul to hell.
(b) Apologize to Hamlet for killing his father.
(c) Stand trial for his crime so he can face public justice.
(d) Confess his crime so the world will know about his guilt.

4. After the play, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, and Claudius meet to discuss Hamlet. Polonius joins them. What does he tell Claudius?
(a) Hamlet is on his way to come see Ophelia.
(b) Hamlet is going to see his mother and Polonius will eavesdrop on their conversation.
(c) Hamlet is on his way to come see Claudius.
(d) Hamlet is acting crazy and threatening Gertrude.

5. Once left alone on stage in Act 3, Scene 3, what does Cladius express guilt about?
(a) Having Hamlet killed.
(b) Hamlet going crazy.
(c) Killing his brother.
(d) Marrying Gertrude.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hamlet enters about halfway through Act 3, Scene 3. When he comes in, what is Claudius doing?

2. Hamlet says of Claudius: "He took my father grossly, full of bread; With all his crimes broad blown, as flush as May." What does Hamlet mean by that?

3. What other "crime" has been committed against the last king?

4. What message is the Norwegian Captain supposed to deliver to Claudius in Act 4, Scene 4?

5. What is the public explanation of the last king's death?

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