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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Claudius say about Laertes and Ophelia's death?
(a) He thinks Laertes is responsible for Ophelia's death.
(b) He is worried Ophelia's death will enrage Laertes.
(c) He knew about Ophelia's death, but did not want to tell Laertes.
(d) He is afraid Laertes may kill himself because of Ophelia's death.

2. What country did the late King go to battle against?
(a) France.
(b) Norway.
(c) Denmark.
(d) England.

3. Hamlet's attitude towards Rosencrantz and Guildenstern changes over the course of the play. By Act 4, Scene 2, what does he say about them?
(a) They are weak and foolish.
(b) They are dangerous.
(c) They are good, true friends.
(d) They are spies for Claudius.

4. What happens between Laertes and Hamlet in the graveyard scene?
(a) They both jump into Ophelia's grave and get in a fight.
(b) They shake hands over Ophelia's grave.
(c) Laertes tries to kill Hamlet.
(d) Laertes blames Hamlet for his sister's death.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 3, what does Polonius ask Ophelia to do about Hamlet?

2. Before the play is performed, Hamlet has a long conversation with the First Player. What is he telling the Player?

3. When Laertes returns after his father's death, what do the common people say about him?

4. After reading the letters brought by the sailors in Act 4, Scene 6, what does Horatio say he wants to do?

5. When Laertes returns after his father's death, what does he want?

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