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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hamlet says "The time is out of joint: O cursed spite/ That ever I was born to set it right!" What does that mean?
(a) He wishes he did not have to do the things he expects to do.
(b) He wishes he was not born a prince.
(c) He cannot believe what the ghost has told him.
(d) He cannot believe he has seen a ghost.

2. What other "crime" has been committed against the last king?
(a) Claudius stole from the state treasury.
(b) Polonius stole from the state treasury.
(c) Claudius seduced his wife.
(d) Laertes seduced his wife.

3. Who does the ghost claim to be?
(a) Hamlet's grandfather.
(b) Hamlet's father.
(c) The ghost of kings of Denmark past.
(d) A tortured spirit.

4. After welcoming them to Elsinore, what does Claudius ask Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do?
(a) Cheer Hamlet up and find out what is wrong with him.
(b) Convince Fortinbras not to attack Denmark.
(c) Watch Hamlet and make sure he does not hurt anyone.
(d) Convince Hamlet to go back to school.

5. In Act 1, Scene 3, before Laertes leaves Elsinore, Polonius gives him advice about clothes. What does Polonius say?
(a) Buy the fanciest clothes you can find.
(b) Buy the least expensive clothes you can find.
(c) Get costly, but not showy or ostentatious clothes.
(d) Nobody pays attention to what you wear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hamlet mean when he says "I will speak daggers to her, but use none."

2. After his first meeting with the ghost, what does Hamlet ask his friends to do?

3. Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

4. After Laertes has left in Act 1, Scene 3, Polonius talks to Ophelia about her romance. What does Polonius tell her?

5. What does Hamlet tell his friends about his meeting with the ghost?

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