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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, p. 34-53.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way is Rosencrantz defensive as he discusses the game with Guildenstern?
(a) He points out that Guildenstern has done all the spinning.
(b) He suggests that guildenstern is trying to lose.
(c) He declares that he always has good luck at gambling.
(d) He offers to give back all the coins.

2. How does Gertrude respond when she hears Guildenstern's prayer?
(a) She says, "Thy will be done."
(b) She says, "Amen."
(c) She says, "You need more than prayer."
(d) She says, "Praise the Lord."

3. How does Guildenstern question what is happening with the game?
(a) He wonders whether it is natural or supernatural.
(b) He questions whether it is luck or lack of faith.
(c) He keeps watching Rosencrantz to see if he cheats.
(d) He examines the coins to see if they are double headed.

4. How many times does Rosencrantz say he has won the game?
(a) Fifty six
(b) Eighty five
(c) One hundred
(d) Seventy nine

5. How does Guildenstern win money from the Player and the troupe?
(a) He calls all coin tosses as tails.
(b) He plays a shell game.
(c) He calls all coin tosses as heads.
(d) He bets they cannot guess his birthday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Guildenstern press on Rosencrantz during their discussion of the game?

2. How does Rosencrantz show that he is confused?

3. What is the fanciful conversation started by Guildenstern when Rosencrantz hears a sound.

4. What is Guildenstern's angry reply to the Player's suggestion?

5. What exchange is there between Hamlet and Ophelia?

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