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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. Once Hamlet follows the ghost, what do Hamlet's friends decide to do?
(a) Tell the King about Hamlet's strange behavior.
(b) Get Hamlet to see a doctor.
(c) Leave Hamlet alone with the ghost.
(d) Follow Hamlet and the ghost.

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

3. When Hamlet first sees Laertes in the graveyard scene, what does Hamlet say about him?
(a) He is a noble youth.
(b) He is an arrogant, bossy man.
(c) He is always mean to his sister.
(d) He is just like his father and not to be trusted.

4. Claudius finally gives Rosencrantz and Guildenstern sealed orders for how to handle Hamlet. What do those orders say?
(a) Hamlet should be exiled from Denmark.
(b) Hamlet should be locked away forever.
(c) Hamlet should be put to death.
(d) Hamlet should be put on trial for murder.

5. What does Ophelia tell Laertes about his advice on her love life?
(a) Stop telling me what to do.
(b) You give bad advice.
(c) Make sure you follow your own advice.
(d) Your advice is very wise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hamlet's response when Claudius demands to know where the body of Hamlet's murdered victim is?

2. The tone of the conversation between Hamlet and Ophelia in Act 3, Scene 1 changes abruptly when Ophelia does what?

3. At the end of Act 1, Scene 1, what does Horatio say he intends to do?

4. Where is Elsinore in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. At the end of Act 2, Scene 2, what does Hamlet reveal about his reasons for wanting the players to perform?

(see the answer key)

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