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

2. What does Hamlet learn about Rosencrantz and Guildenstern's reasons for visiting Elsinore?
(a) They were sent for by the king.
(b) They were sent for by Polonius.
(c) They came to see his father's funeral.
(d) They came to visit him.

3. What does Hamlet tell his friends about his meeting with the ghost?
(a) He says the ghost is a liar.
(b) He tells them nothing.
(c) He pretends that he did not see a ghost.
(d) He repeats the truth about the last king's death.

4. 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?
(a) Eavesdrop on him while he talks to Horatio.
(b) Eavesdrop on him while he prays.
(c) Send him to a doctor.
(d) Arrange for him to meet Ophelia and spy on them together.

5. What does Claudius ask Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do, after learning that Hamlet has committed murder?
(a) Get the body from Hamlet.
(b) Protect Ophelia from Hamlet.
(c) Find Hamlet so the guards can arrest him.
(d) Protect Getrude from Hamlet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ophelia comes to watch the play. Before the play begins, how does Hamlet act towards her?

2. Who is Ophelia in love with?

3. After the ambassadors have left, what piece of writing does Polonius share with Claudius and Gertrude?

4. Who does the ghost claim to be?

5. After witnessing Hamlet kill someone, Gertrude hurries to find Claudius. Who is he talking to when she comes in?

(see the answer key)

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