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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. Before he returns to school, what does Laertes tell Ophelia about her boyfriend?
(a) Horatio just wants her to sleep with him.
(b) Polonius is an abusive boyfriend.
(c) Hamlet just wants her to sleep with him.
(d) As a prince, Hamlet may not get to choose who he marries.

2. When the play shows a king being poisoned, how does the current king, Claudius, react?
(a) He is upset and leaves before the play ends.
(b) He is uneasy and makes a joke about it.
(c) He is bored and does not seem to care.
(d) He is angry and asks Hamlet if he is making an accusation.

3. In Act 1, Scene 3, where is Laertes going?
(a) Off to war.
(b) Back to college.
(c) To live in another country.
(d) To go to a new school.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Claudius reacts to the play, what does Hamlet say in response?

3. After welcoming them to Elsinore, what does Claudius ask Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do?

4. Who asks Hamlet to sit nearby during the play? Who does Hamlet prefer to sit with?

5. When the ghost first speaks to Hamlet, how does it describe its experience?

(see the answer key)

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