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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. What is the real reason for the last king's death?
(a) A knife in the back.
(b) Poison poured down his throat.
(c) A heart attack.
(d) Poison poured in his ear.

2. What is the first part of the players' performance in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) A welcoming speech by their sponsor, Prince Hamlet.
(b) A dumbshow, in which they do not speak.
(c) A prologue, in which they summarize the upcoming play.
(d) An opening scene that shows how much the king and queen love each other.

3. What does Polonius say is the most important thing for Laertes to remember as he leaves Elsinore?
(a) Do not borrow money.
(b) Do well in school.
(c) Do not talk too much.
(d) Be true to yourself.

4. During "The Mousetrap," Gertrude says, "The lady protests too much, methinks." What is she talking about?
(a) Ophelia swearing her loyalty to Hamlet.
(b) Gertrude is speaking about her own claims of love for Claudius.
(c) The Player Queen swearing her loyalty to her first husband.
(d) The Player Queen swearing her loyalty to her second husband.

5. After the play is performed, what do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern ask Hamlet to do?
(a) Ask the players to leave Elsinore.
(b) Go see his mother.
(c) Go see Claudius.
(d) Go see Ophelia.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, what happens when Polonius first tries to speak to Hamlet?

2. At the end of Act 2, Scene 2, what does Hamlet reveal about his reasons for wanting the players to perform?

3. Who is Gertrude truly loyal to?

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

5. What does Polonius tell Laertes about borrowing money?

(see the answer key)

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