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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, p. 84-95.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two different meanings do they seem to apply to the word madness?
(a) Either hate or love
(b) Either jealousy or revenge
(c) Either insanity or anger
(d) Either fear or excitement

2. How does Guildenstern reply to Rosencrantz's idea about how Guildenstern must be feeling?
(a) He says he is not really thinking about the game.
(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 that he doesn't mind losing because Rosencrantz is his friend.

3. What are Guildenstern's suggestions for him and Rosencrantz in this strange situation?
(a) Be confident, get the answers, and go home.
(b) Be irate and demand to go home.
(c) Be alert, tread carefully, and follow instructions.
(d) Be inquisitive and ask a lot of questions.

4. To shouts of "The King rises...Give o'er the play!" and cries for Lights, lights, lights!" how do the lights come up?
(a) As sunrise
(b) As late afternoon
(c) As twinkling candles
(d) As moonlight

5. Where does Hamlet tell Ophelia to go?
(a) To Rosencrantz
(b) Norway
(c) To bed
(d) A nunnery

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the instruments the musicians play?

2. How many times does Rosencrantz say he has won the game?

3. During rehearsal, what is it that the Player says the troupe does really well?

4. What happens when Rosencrantz and Guildenstern make a snare for Hamlet out of their belts?

5. How is the Player still trying to appeal to prurient interest to get more money?

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