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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. After the play is performed, what does Polonius ask Hamlet to do?
(a) Go see Ophelia.
(b) Ask the players to leave Elsinore.
(c) Go see the Queen.
(d) Go see Claudius.

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

3. What does Polonius tell Laertes about borrowing money?
(a) Borrowing money is all right, but do not lend money.
(b) Do not borrow or lend money.
(c) Borrowing and lending money is a good thing to do.
(d) Do not borrow money, but lend money if you can.

4. Who is Ophelia?
(a) Daughter of Hamlet, sister of Horatio.
(b) Daughter of Claudius, cousin of Hamlet.
(c) Daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes.
(d) Daughter of Gertrude, sister of Hamlet.

5. Before the play is performed, Hamlet has a long conversation with the First Player. What is he telling the Player?
(a) Hamlet is telling him about the king's death.
(b) Hamlet is complaining about how Ophelia is acting.
(c) Hamlet is coaching him on how to perform.
(d) Hamlet is asking him about the life of an actor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ophelia in love with?

2. When the play shows a king being poisoned, how does the current king, Claudius, react?

3. Early in Act 2, Polonius believes he has found the cause of Hamlet's behavior. What is the first thing he does to test his theory?

4. Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

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

(see the answer key)

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