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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 witnessing Hamlet kill someone, Gertrude hurries to find Claudius. Who is he talking to when she comes in?
(a) Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.
(b) Laertes.
(c) The ambassadors to Norway.
(d) Laertes and Ophelia.

2. What does Hamlet mean when he says "I will speak daggers to her, but use none."
(a) He will try to kill Gertrude.
(b) He will speak harshly and honestly to Gertrude, but will not hurt her.
(c) He will insult Ophelia when he sees her again.
(d) He will speak harshly and honestly to Ophelia, but will not hurt her.

3. Who are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
(a) The ambassadors to Norway.
(b) Hamlet's old friends.
(c) Servants of the court.
(d) Gertrude's nephews.

4. 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 cannot believe he has seen a ghost.
(b) He wishes he did not have to do the things he expects to do.
(c) He cannot believe what the ghost has told him.
(d) He wishes he was not born a prince.

5. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does the ghost ask Hamlet to do?
(a) Get revenge.
(b) Have a priest pray for its soul.
(c) Hire an exorcist.
(d) Help the new king.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first part of the players' performance in Act 3, Scene 2?

2. Who does the ghost claim to be?

3. When Claudius finds out Hamlet has killed someone, what is he most worried about?

4. What message do the ambassadors bring Claudius back from Norway?

5. After talking to Hamlet in her room, what does Gertrude say about Hamlet?

(see the answer key)

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