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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Polonius tell Laertes about borrowing money?
(a) Borrowing and lending money is a good thing to do.
(b) Do not borrow or lend money.
(c) Borrowing money is all right, but do not lend money.
(d) Do not borrow money, but lend money if you can.

2. During his first soliloquy, what does Hamlet say about his mother?
(a) She is grieving too much for his father.
(b) She forgot his father too quickly.
(c) She is responsible for his father's death.
(d) She has too much power over the country.

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, how does Ophelia describe Hamlet's behavior?
(a) He stared at her but did not speak.
(b) He stared at her, then started to yell at her.
(c) He would not look at her and would not speak to her.
(d) He yelled at her but would not look at her.

4. After Laertes has left in Act 1, Scene 3, Polonius talks to Ophelia about her romance. What does Polonius tell her?
(a) Do not trust his promises of love.
(b) Do not go to bed with him.
(c) Ask him to marry you.
(d) Make sure he does not hurt you.

5. Early in the play, what country does Claudius send messengers to?
(a) England.
(b) Denmark.
(c) France.
(d) Norway.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the real reason for the last king's death?

2. When Polonius tries to speak with Hamlet, does Polonius really believe Hamlet is crazy?

3. In Act 2, Scene 2, what happens when Polonius first tries to speak to Hamlet?

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, why is Ophelia frightened?

5. Polonius gives Laertes plenty of advice before Laertes leaves Elsinore. What does Polonius tell Laertes about talking and listening to people?

(see the answer key)

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