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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead | Quiz

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1)

What does Claudius request of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? (from Act 1, p. 34-53)

To explain why they are there
To sing and dance
To play a game of coins
To try to figure out what is bothering Hamlet
2)

Why is the troupe in disfavor from the King? (from Act 3, p. 97-126)

They insulted Gertrude.
He did not like their play.
They got drunk at court.
Their costumes were shabby.
3)

What is Rosencrantz's emotional condition as a result of his encounters? (from Act 1, p. 34-53)

Rosencrantz continues to feel stressed and seems to feel a death is coming.
He understands everything that is happening around him.
He is apologetic for winning all of Guildenstern's money.
He is confident that everything will now turn out all right.
4)

What is Polonius' message for Claudius? (from Act 1, p. 34-53)

That Ophelia has lost her mind
That Hamlet is suicidal
That the Danish army is revolting
That the ambassadors from Norway have returned
5)

What indicates that Guildenstern may also be a bit confused? (from Act 1, p. 34-53)

He asks if anything he says makes sense in his conversation.
He forgets what he is saying in his conversation.
He asks if he is contradicting himself in his conversation.
He keeps repeating himself in his conversation.
6)

What makes Rosencrantz and Guildenstern laugh at this new coin game? (from Act 2, p. 55-84)

The coin fall on tails every time
Both of Rosencrantz's hands are empty
Guildenstern wins back all his coins
They have invented a new game
7)

Who are in the barrels? (from Act 3, p. 97-126)

Ophelia and Gertrude
Hamlet's bodyguards
Stowaways from Denmark
The Player, the troupe, and the musicians
8)

What happens to the troupe still dressed in their costumes? (from Act 3, p. 97-126)

They walk off the stage.
They join the audience.
They all die in different ways.
They drag Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to center stage.
9)

What is Guildenstern's ominous prediction? (from Act 2, p. 55-84)

Guildenstern remarks that they are on trial.
Guildenstern suggests they are in a madhouse.
Guildenstern says they will come to no good end.
Guildenstern comments that they are on a path, to which they are condemned.
10)

What question does Guildenstern put to Rosencrantz about language? (from Act 1, p. 34-53)

If he knows the word for housewife in Danish.
If he feels more comfortable speaking French.
If ordinary words often sound strange to him.
If he sometimes forgets what he wanted to say.
11)

What is Rosencrantz's prophetic remark after Hamlet enters with the soldier? (from Act 2, p. 84-95)

He says that "They will never be allowed to go home at this rate."
He says that "I think we will have them go with Hamlet."
He says that "Everything has been crazy all day."
Rosencrantz remarks that "They will have us hanging about till we're dead."
12)

What question does Guildenstern put to the Player? (from Act 2, p. 55-84)

He asks the Player what he and Rosencrantz are supposed to do.
He asks where they can find Hamlet.
He asks which way is north.
He asks what he and Rosencrantz need to know.
13)

What are Guildenstern's suggestions for him and Rosencrantz in this strange situation? (from Act 1, p. 34-53)

Be inquisitive and ask a lot of questions.
Be alert, tread carefully, and follow instructions.
Be confident, get the answers, and go home.
Be irate and demand to go home.
14)

What props are on the stage as the lights finally come up on Act III? (from Act 3, p. 97-126)

Three large casks and an umbrella
Three masts and a coiled rope
Three unbrellas and a large box
Three coffins and a deck chair
15)

After everyone else has left the stage, how does the speech of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern change? (from Act 1, p. 34-53)

They stop speaking French.
They speak in riddles.
They sound terrified.
They revert to common language.
16)

What does Claudius ask Rosencrantz and Guildenstern about Polonius? (from Act 2, p. 84-95)

Where his body is
Who told them he was dead
What they know about him
Why did Hamlet kill him
17)

Who is standing upstage and lights a lantern? (from Act 3, p. 97-126)

Hamlet
Alfred
The Player
Claudius
18)

How many corpses does the Player say the drama will have at the end? (from Act 2, p. 55-84)

A hundred
Six
Eight
Four
19)

When they open the letter, what is in it? (from Act 3, p. 97-126)

Hamlet is exiled to England.
Hamlet is to be beheaded.
Hamlet is to marry the King's daugher.
Hamlet will be sent on to the colonies.
20)

What happens after the Player dies? (from Act 3, p. 97-126)

Everyone shouts for joy.
He gets up and brushes himself off.
Alfred dances around his body.
They throw him overboard.
21)

How does the encounter with Hamlet leave Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? (from Act 2, p. 55-84)

Confused about the coin game
Confused about what Hamlet said
Confused about who they are
Confused about where they are
22)

What happens when Rosencrantz and Guildenstern make a snare for Hamlet out of their belts? (from Act 2, p. 84-95)

Rosencrantz's pants fall down around his ankles.
Guildenstern's belt breaks.
Hamlet sees them and runs away.
The belts are not long enough.
23)

Where does the Player say they got The Murder of Gonzago? (from Act 2, p. 55-84)

They wrote it themselves.
They found it in a book.
They stole it from the Italians.
Hamlet gave them the script.
24)

What does Rosencrantz answer when Claudius asks where Hamlet is? (from Act 2, p. 84-95)

That he is in the library.
That he went to England.
That he is under guard.
That he is with the Queen.
25)

How does Gertrude respond when she hears Guildenstern's prayer? (from Act 1, p. 34-53)

She says, "Amen."
She says, "You need more than prayer."
She says, "Praise the Lord."
She says, "Thy will be done."
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