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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, p. 55-84.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern identified in Stoppard's script?
(a) Ros and Guil
(b) Gentleman one and Gentleman two
(c) Crantz and Stern
(d) Rose and Guild

2. What does the Player say to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern upon meeting them on the road?
(a) They he is surprised to find gentlemen there.
(b) That there is strength in numbers.
(c) That there are highwaymen about.
(d) That it is a lucky thing they came along.

3. How does Guildenstern reply to Rosencrantz's idea about how Guildenstern must be feeling?
(a) He says that he doesn't mind losing because Rosencrantz is his friend.
(b) He says there are plenty more coins where those came from.
(c) He says there is suspense while the coins are in the air.
(d) He says he is not really thinking about the game.

4. What is Rosencrantz's reply when Guildenstern asks if he contradicts himself?
(a) Rosencrantz pretends he doesn't hear Guildenstern.
(b) Rosencrantz assures him he is not.
(c) Rosencrantz asks if he is talking to him.
(d) Rosencrantz asks what they have to go on.

5. What surprise does Rosencrantz get when he thinks he's playing with the Queen?
(a) It is the boy, Alfred.
(b) It is Hamlet in a dress.
(c) It is a maid.
(d) It is Ophelia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What indicates that Guildenstern may also be a bit confused?

2. What does the player tell Guildenstern they are more about?

3. After trying again and again, what is the score of the game?

4. What is the Player's response when Guildenstern asks where he is going?

5. What does Guildenstern suggest they do with Hamlet?

(see the answer key)

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