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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Claudius speaks about his guilt in Act 3, Scene 3, what does he say about repenting?
(a) He is sure that heaven will forgive him for his crime.
(b) He wants to repent, but cannot tell anyone what he has done.
(c) Only the weak repent.
(d) He cannot repent because he still has the crown and the queen -- the two things he did the murder for.

2. Watching the troops attacking, Hamlet decides that he is less of a man than their leader. Why does he say that?
(a) Hamlet has only killed one man and the leader has killed many.
(b) Hamlet was never in the army, unlike the troops' leader.
(c) The leader is a common man, while Hamlet is a prince.
(d) He has a better reason to fight than the leader, but he does not fight.

3. What specific thing does Hamlet determine Claudius must do before Hamlet can murder him?
(a) Confess his crime so the world will know about his guilt.
(b) Stand trial for his crime so he can face public justice.
(c) Commit a sin so Hamlet can send his soul to hell.
(d) Apologize to Hamlet for killing his father.

4. What are the Norwegian soldiers fighting over?
(a) An insult.
(b) A king's assassination.
(c) A little piece of worthless land.
(d) A country.

5. After witnessing Hamlet's behavior during the play, what does Claudius say about his condition?
(a) Hamlet is not crazy, but he is dangerous.
(b) Hamlet is not crazy.
(c) Hamlet is crazy and dangerous.
(d) Hamlet is crazy, but harmless.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the first act, what does Hamlet warn his friends he might do?

2. Who does the ghost claim to be?

3. Claudius says his crime "hath the primal eldest curse upon't." What does he mean?

4. At the start of Act 4, Scene 4, the audience finally sees a character that has been talked about since the start of the play. Who is this character?

5. In Act 4, scene 4, while watching the troops and reflecting on his own behavior, what does Hamlet promise about his future actions?

(see the answer key)

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